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Patient Safety Associate

Job ID: 59662
Location: Kinston, NC
Facility/Division: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Variable

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Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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.
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.
• EDUCATION
o High School Graduate or equivalent preferred, NA I preferred
• EXPERIENCE
o None required
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
o Must successfully complete Patient Safety Associate (PSA), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) trainings.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
o Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential. Ability to act calmly and swiftly under pressure. Ability to hand emotionally distressing situations.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
o 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 REQUIREMENTS
o Standing, sitting, walking and working throughout the shift. Visual acuity, auditory, and verbal skills necessary.
• AGE SPECIFIC SERVED
o Newborn_____ Infant_____ Child_X____ Adolescent__X___ Adult_X____ Geriatric__X___

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Flex Pool

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Not Applicable


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