Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool (Nights)

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; 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 the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves creating a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.

It supports basic unit functions as directed and requires standing, walking, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies, with onsite night shifts in Kinston, NC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• PSA, CPI and CPR trainings required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and observation skills essential.
• Ability to stay calm and act under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct observation and assistance with activities of daily living under the supervision of a professional nurse.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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: 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.