Patient Safety Associate - Per Diem

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

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a Patient Safety Associate to perform direct observation and assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of a professional nurse. The role supports a safe, therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation and helps with basic unit functions as directed.

The position emphasizes strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and adherence to CPR/PSA/CPI trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
• No professional experience required.
• Must complete PSA, CPI and CPR trainings.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct observation and assists with activities of daily living under a professional nurse.
• Creates a safe and therapeutic environment for patients requiring direct observation.
• Assists with basic unit functions as directed by the professional nurse.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Calm under pressure

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

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 - $16.31per 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.