What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Partner position at Sentara and Careers?
Department and Name: Patient Safety Partners- Sentara RMH Medical Center
Physical Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Flexible time
Shift: Rotating
Posted Date: September 15, 2025
Physical Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Flexible time
Shift: Rotating
Posted Date: September 15, 2025
Job Overview
Safety Partner
Flexi, Rotating Shift
Overview
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.
Education
- High School Grad or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
- BLS required within 90 days of hire.
Experience
- 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.
- 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.
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