Safety Partner- Part Time Nights

Martha Jefferson Hospital; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Safety Care Partner for a part‑time night shift from 7 PM to 7 AM. The role supports a safe hospital environment for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation, or self‑harm, helping maintain or enhance function during the stay.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS within 90 days, and prior healthcare exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred or enrollment in a health sciences program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a safe hospital environment for at‑risk patients.
• Implement de‑escalation and safety procedures during shifts.
• Provide care coordination to support patient safety and well‑being.

Skills

communication

confidentiality

de-escalation

fall prevention

patient safety

restraints

stroke

suicide

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

City/StateCharlottesville, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Safety Care Partner - Part-time Nights 7P - 7AOverviewThe 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.EducationHS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certification/LicensureBLS required within 90 days of hireExperiencePrior 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.Core competencies for all safety partners to include communication, confidentiality, de-escalation, fall prevention, patient safety, restraints, stroke, and suicide. De-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.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, standby/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.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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.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.