Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Patient Safety Associate to perform direct observation and assist with activities of daily living under a nurse's direction. This role provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation and supports basic unit functions.

The position is full-time (36 hours per week), onsite in Kinston, with pay between $14.18 and $16.31 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Must complete PSA, CPI, and CPR trainings.
• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct observation and assists with activities of daily living under nurse supervision.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
• Assists with basic unit functions as directed by the professional nurse.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Emotional resilience

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent preferred

PSA CPI CPR trainings

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

• 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 - $16.31per 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.