Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool (Nights)

UNC Health; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare is seeking a Patient Safety Associate to provide direct observation and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a professional nurse. The role focuses on creating a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring observation and supporting basic unit functions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of PSA, CPI, and CPR trainings, with strong interpersonal, communication, and observation skills essential for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships to project a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Assists with direct observation and daily living activities under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment and supports basic unit functions as directed.
• Works onsite in the UNC Lenoir Health Care Flex Pool and related units.

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.

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: 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.