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 : Full-time (36 hours a week), day shift Position Location : Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Emergency Department Standard Working Hours : Weekend Day Shift - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Friday - Sunday 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. 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. BLS required within 90 days of hire. 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. Education High School Diploma or equivalent Certification / Licensure BLS required within 90 days of hire Experience Previous healthcare experience preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr