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UNC HEALTH lists this Patient Safety Associate - Flex Pool opportunity in kinston, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Patient Safety AssociateYour 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.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 handle 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.Legal Employer: Lenoir HealthEntity: UNC Lenoir Health CareOrganization Unit: Flex PoolWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range: $14.18 - $16.31 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:KinstonExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified 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.
Worksite address
kinston, NC, 28501, US
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