What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Partner- Nights position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Safety Care Partner - Full-time Nights 7P - 7A
Overview
The 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.
Education
HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
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.