Safety Partner- Emergency Department 7a-7p

Sentara Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a part-time Safety Partner for second/evening shifts to help keep patients and the hospital safe. Primary duties include monitoring patients at risk and supporting overall safety in the department.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with preferred experience or enrollment in health sciences. Join a team committed to exceptional patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred: Prior Healthcare Experience or Enrollment in a Health Sciences Program.

Responsibilities

• Sit with patients at risk to prevent suicide, falls, wandering, or self-harm.
• Assist with maintaining a safe environment in the hospital.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Safety Partner

Healthcare

Clinical Support

Patient Sitting

Nursing Support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Full Time, Days 7:00AM-7:00PM

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department is hiring a part-time, second/evening shift, Safety Partner.

Department Overview:

The Norfolk General Hospital’s Emergency Department is a 53-bed unit. OurTrauma One Facility is equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies, and approximately 10% are Trauma related.

Facility Highlights:

Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!

Position Overview:

As a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with keeping patients and the hospital a safe environment. The primary duties of this position include sitting with patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, self-harm, or other risk behaviors enabling patients to maintain function during their hospital stay. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• Prior Healthcare Experience or Enrollment in a Health Sciences Program

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords: Safety Partner, Healthcare, Clinical Support, Assist, Safe, Patient Sitting, Monitor, Nursing Support

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work

Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.