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Safety Partner
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What they do
A Patient Safety Specialist develops and implements programs and procedures to reduce errors and improve patient safety at a medical facility. Reviews patient data, identifies potential risks and hazards, develops employee safety training and monitors compliance with safety regulations.
$64,651 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Safety Partner 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Full-time Sentara Health 3,145 reviews Full-time Additional Job Description Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Safety Partner. Full time, days 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.