Safety Partner

About the Role

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Safety Partner for full-time evening shifts. The Safety Partner assists in providing a safe hospital environment for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation, impulsiveness, self-harm, or other risk behaviors, enabling patients to maintain or enhance function during their hospital stay.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized patient care.
• Support patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, agitation, impulsiveness, self-harm, or other risk behaviors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required).
• 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 certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Previous healthcare experience or enrollment in a health sciences program (Preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and 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.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.

About the Workplace

Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, it specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular services, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce of nearly 30,000 members. This is a tobacco-free environment.