Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Patient Safety Associate to perform direct observation and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring close observation and involves helping with basic unit functions, maintaining professional communication, and responding calmly under pressure.

This full-time onsite position is based in Kinston with a 36-hour workweek and pays $14.18–$16.31 per

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Must complete PSA, CPI and CPR trainings.
• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle distressing situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct observation and assist with activities of daily living under nurse supervision.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
• Assist with basic unit functions as directed by the nurse.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Patient Safety Associate is responsible for performing direct observation and assistance with activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient requiring direct observation. Assists with basic unit functions as directed by the professional nurse.

Responsibilities

Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Insures that contacts with other health care members are friendly and courteous.

Qualifications

Other information:

Education Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent preferred, NA I preferred.

Professional Experience Requirement

None required.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Must successfully complete Patient Safety Associate (PSA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trainings.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Requirements

Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential. Ability to act calmly and swiftly under pressure. Ability to hand emotionally distressing situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasional exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment, possible exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Standing, sitting, walking and working throughout the shift. Visual acuity, auditory, and verbal skills necessary.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit: Flex Pool
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $14.18 - $16.31 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.