Safety Partner - Emergency Department (ED)

Safety Partner - Emergency Department (ED) Sentara Health - 3.7 Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Basic life support Full Job Description Sentara Virginia Beach GH Emergency Department is hiring a Safety Partner to join their team!

Shift:

FT (36hrs) - Weekend Days (Fri-Sun) - 7a-7p

Unit Description:

This is a 41-bed Level III Trauma ED with 6 beds dedicated to a lock down psychiatric screening and treatment area. We are a stroke certified ED and receive STEMI and psychiatric patients. The ED treats about 150 patients per day with a dedicated radiology suite in the ED for plain film and CT imaging. We have a diverse nursing and ED Tech team.

Job Description:

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. Background with mental health/behavioral health is a plus! Core competencies for all safety partners to include communication, confidentiality, de-escalation, fall prevention, patient safety, restraints, stroke, and suicide.