What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Partner 7p shift position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Safety Partner.
This position is on-site in Norfolk, Virginia.
Position Status: Flexi- 3rd shift
Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department
Standard Working Hours: 3rd Shift
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department is hiring a part-time, second/evening shift, Safety Partner.
Department Overview: The Norfolk General Hospital's Emergency Department is a 53-bed unit. Our Trauma One Facility is equipped to handle a variety of medical emergencies, and approximately 10% are Trauma related.
Position Overview: As a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with keeping patients and the hospital a safe environment. The primary duties of this position 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. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred:
- Prior Healthcare Experience or Enrollment in a Health Sciences Program
Keywords: Safety Partner, Healthcare, Clinical Support, Assist, Safe, Patient Sitting, Monitor, Nursing Support
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.