Patient Safety Associate - Per Diem

About the role

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. Legal Employer: Lenoir Health; Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care; Organization Unit: Flex Pool. 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. Location: Kinston, NC.

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.
• Assists with basic unit functions as directed by the professional nurse.

Requirements

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. Standing, sitting, walking and working throughout the shift. Visual acuity, auditory, and verbal skills necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent preferred, NA I preferred.
• Professional Experience: None required.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: Must successfully complete Patient Safety Associate (PSA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trainings.

Skills

• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.
• Ability to act calmly and swiftly under pressure.
• Ability to handle emotionally distressing situations.

Pay

Salary range: $14.18 - $16.31 per hour (minimum to midpoint). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

Work type: Per Diem. Work assignment type: Onsite. Work schedule: Variable.