Safety Partner - Emergency Department - Second Shift

FT schedule includes the requirement to work 2 Mondays, 2 Fridays, and 4 -weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per 6 weeks.

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.

Facility Highlights: Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!

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

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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