Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in North Carolina seeks a Patient Safety Associate to provide direct observation and assist with daily living activities under RN supervision. The role creates a safe and therapeutic environment for patients needing close monitoring and supports routine unit functions as directed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and complete PSA, CPI, and CPR trainings; excellent interpersonal communication and observation skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No professional experience required.
• Must complete PSA, CPI, and CPR trainings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct observation and assists with daily living activities under nurse supervision.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
• Supports basic unit functions and collaborates with health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Other Information

Other information:
Qualifications
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.