Safety Partner- FT Days

Sentara Health; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Safety Partner to help maintain a safe hospital environment for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation, or other risk behaviors during the hospital stay.

The role is full-time days, 7A-7P, with a First (Days) shift. Positive candidates will have a HS Diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days of hire, and prior healthcare experience or health sciences studies preferred. Training is provided during orientation.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent GED - Required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Prior healthcare experience or enrollment in a health sciences program strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe hospital environment for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation, impulsiveness, self-harm or other risk behaviors.
• Complete Sentara Safety Partner Training during orientation if no prior experience.
• Adhere to core competencies including communication, confidentiality, de-escalation, and patient safety.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Fall prevention

Patient safety

Restraints

Suicide risk

Stroke

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Sentara Martha Jefferson is hiring a Safety Partner

Full-Time Days 7A-7P

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

The Safety Partner assists with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized patient care for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation, impulsiveness, self-harm or other risk behaviors enabling patients to maintain or enhance function during the hospital stay. Prior healthcare experience or enrollment in a health sciences program strongly preferred. Applicants without prior experience or current health sciences program status must successfully complete a Sentara Safety Partner Training Course in addition to core competencies during orientation. BLS required within 90 days of hire. Core competencies for all safety partners to include communication, confidentiality, de-escalation, fall prevention, patient safety, restraints, stroke, and suicide

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent GED - Required

Certification/Licensure

• BLS within 90 days of hire074030740307403

Experience

• Previous healthcare experience - Preferred

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $17.82 - $25.65 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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.