Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool (Nights)

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

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Patient Safety Associate to provide direct observation and assist 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. This role emphasizes strong interpersonal, communication, and observation skills and requires successful completion of PSA, CPI, and CPR trainings.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete Patient Safety Associate (PSA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trainings.
• Professional experience not required.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High School graduate 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: 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.