SAFETY PARTNER, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Norfolk, VA • Third (Nights)
About the role
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department is hiring a Full Time, 3rd shift, Safety Partner. The Emergency Department is a 53-bed unit within our Trauma One Facility, equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% being Trauma related.
As a Safety Partner, you will assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and the hospital. The primary duties 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. Teamwork is exceptional, with everyone collaborating to provide the best care for our patients.
Responsibilities
- Sit with patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering, self-harm, or other risk behaviors
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and hospital staff
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred: Prior Healthcare Experience or Enrollment in a Health Sciences Program
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
Sentara is committed to enhancing training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more to foster a supportive and engaging work environment.