Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool (Nights)

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

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Lenoir County is seeking a Patient Safety Associate to provide direct observation and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a professional nurse. This role supports a safe, therapeutic environment and helps with basic unit functions as directed.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), complete PSA, CPI and CPR trainings, and demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and observation skills to maintain calm,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must complete Patient Safety Associate (PSA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trainings.
• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.
• Ability to act calmly and swiftly under pressure and handle emotionally distressing situations.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct observation and assists with activities of daily living.
• Provides a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient.
• Assists with basic unit functions as directed by the professional nurse.
• Projects a positive image of the department and hospital in contacts with health care staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

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 - $16.31per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night 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.