Patient Safety Associate - Per Diem

experiencedAlliedHealth; Kinston (NC); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 22 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC is seeking a Patient Safety Associate to provide direct observation and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a professional nurse. Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring close observation.

The role includes supporting unit functions and promoting courteous interactions with the health care team. This is a Per Diem, onsite position with a variable schedule and hourly pay of $14.18–$16.31, based on

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• None required.
• Must successfully complete PSA, CPI, and CPR trainings.

Responsabilités

• Direct observation and assistance with activities of daily living under nurse supervision.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
• Assist with basic unit functions as directed by the professional nurse.
• Foster positive, courteous interactions with other health care team members.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation

Calm under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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: Per Diem

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: Variable

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.