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Sentara

Safety Partner

Newtown, VA

$10K/mo

As a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized patient care for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering ...

Sentara

Safety Partner

Newtown, VA

$108K/yr

As a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized patient care for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering ...

Sentara

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

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), 3rd shift ...

Sentara Healthcare

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$14.75 - $20.50/hr

As a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with the provision of a safe hospital environment conducive to individualized patient care for patients at risk of suicide, falls, wandering ...

Sentara Healthcare

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$113K/yr

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 : Flexi (12 hours a week), 3rd shift ...

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

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA

$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), 3rd shift ...

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 Healthcare

Safety Partner

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

Safety Partner Full-Time Nights (7pm - 7 am with rotating weekends and holidays) Overview As a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with keeping patients and the hospital a safe environment.

Sentara

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA

$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 : Part-time (24 hours a week), day shift ...

Sentara

Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA

$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

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

Safety Partner Day-Time Nights (7am - 7 pm with rotating weekends and holidays) Overview As a Safety Partner with Sentara, you will assist with keeping patients and the hospital a safe environment.

Sentara

ED Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA

$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 ...

Sentara

ED Safety Partner

Norfolk, VA

$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), evening ...

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How much do safety partner jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for safety partner in Virginia is $32.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $38.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Safety Partners?

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.

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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Safety Partner job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $66,766 per year, or $32.1 per hour.
Safety Partner

Safety Partner

Sentara

Newtown, VA

$10K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 393 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

493rd of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Weekend Nights

Overview:

Sentara is currently hiring a Safety Partner to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, weekend nightshift, approximately 6pm to 6am

Department/Position Overview:

This position will work in various units at Sentara Leigh Hospital, including Med Surg, ICU and ED, etc. You are assigned to a unit each shift. Join us in helping to keep our patients safe!

As aSafety Partner with Sentara, you will assist 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.

Requirements:

  • High School Graduate or Equivalent
  • Prior healthcare experience or enrollment in a health science 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.
  • BLS required within 90 days of hire.
  • De-escalation and physical intervention training within 30 days of hire, except for those in Behavioral Health within 15 days of hire.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
  • 401k/403B, 401a plans
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Work Perks

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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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

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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