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Sentara Healthcare

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$112K/yr

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 ...

Sentara Healthcare

Safety Partner

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$38K - $49K/yr

Sentara Obici Hospital located in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Safety Partner Full-Time Evenings The Safety Partner Assists with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized ...

Sentara

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$10K/mo

Core competencies for all safety partners to include communication, confidentiality, de-escalation, fall prevention, patient safety, restraints, stroke, and suicide. De-escalation and physical ...

Sentara Healthcare

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

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 ...

Sentara

ED Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$10K/mo

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), 2nd shift ...

Prisma Health

Safety Partner FT, Day

Maryville, TN · On-site

Serves as a partner on patient safety related subjects. This includes providing direct support to programs that involve patient safety. Participate in the development of administrative and clinical ...

Prisma Health

Safety Partner FT, Day

Maryville, TN

Serves as a partner on patient safety related subjects. This includes providing direct support to programs that involve patient safety. Participate in the development of administrative and clinical ...

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How much do safety partner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for safety partner in the United States is $32.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $39.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a safety partner?

Safety Partners are professionals responsible for ensuring that workplaces comply with health and safety regulations and best practices. They work to identify potential hazards, develop and implement safety policies, and train staff on safety procedures. Safety Partners often conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and collaborate with management to promote a culture of safety. Their goal is to prevent accidents and create a safe working environment for all employees.

How does a safety partner typically collaborate with different departments to promote a culture of safety?

A Safety Partner works closely with various departments, such as operations, human resources, and facilities management, to identify risks and implement effective safety protocols. They often lead safety meetings, conduct training sessions, and facilitate open communication channels to foster awareness and compliance. By engaging directly with employees at all levels, Safety Partners help build a proactive safety culture, ensuring that best practices are understood and consistently followed throughout the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a safety partner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Safety Partner, you need a solid understanding of workplace safety regulations, risk assessment, and incident response, typically supported by a degree in occupational health and safety or a related field. Familiarity with safety management systems, incident reporting software, and certifications like OSHA or NEBOSH is highly valuable. Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills set outstanding Safety Partners apart. These competencies are crucial to proactively identify hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety within the organization.

What is the difference between Safety Partner vs Safety Coordinator?

AspectSafety PartnerSafety Coordinator
Required CredentialsOSHA 30-hour, safety certifications, relevant industry experienceOSHA 10/30-hour, safety training, industry-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, strategic safety planning in various industriesOn-site safety inspections, compliance monitoring
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectorsCommon in construction, facilities management, and corporate safety

Safety Partners and Safety Coordinators both focus on workplace safety but differ mainly in scope. Safety Partners often engage in strategic safety planning and policy development, while Safety Coordinators handle daily safety inspections and compliance tasks. Both roles require safety certifications and industry experience, but Safety Partners typically work more collaboratively with management to develop safety programs, whereas Safety Coordinators focus on implementing safety procedures on the ground.

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Infographic showing various Safety Partner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,344 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Sentara Healthcare
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 414 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

532nd of 895 rated healthcare providers

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$112K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
Third (Nights)
Overview:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Nursing Resource Pool is hiring a Flexi, Night Shift, Safety Partner.
Hours/Shift:
Flexi-Time
  • 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.

Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
  • Prior Healthcare Experience or Enrollment in a Health Sciences Program is Strongly Preferred,

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!
Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!
Keywords: Safety Partner, Safety, Patient Sitter, Monster
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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