Patient Care Aide - Acute Medical Care Unit - PT - 3rd Shift

About the Role

The Patient Care Aide (PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN, providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The PCA must be able to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, organize and prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Huntsville Hospital’s non-licensed clinical ladder rewards dedicated patient care aides who meet defined criteria, considering years of employment, professional development, and leadership. The program promotes excellent patient care, fosters self-growth and career advancement, and supports recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice, addressing psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Performs patient care responsibilities tailored to the standard of care for the patient’s age.
• Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Provides explanations to patients and families prior to administering care and answers questions within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressful situations.
• Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assumes accountability for the appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Patient Care Aide’s scope of practice.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED completion.
• BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

About Us

Huntsville Hospital is a 971-bed facility recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. Highlights include:

• A specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower.
• A Level III Regional Neonatal ICU.
• The largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, featuring a specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program.
• Certification as a Primary Stroke Center and recognition as one of the "Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs."
• Six cath labs and four EP labs, along with multiple medical and step-down units for skill development.

Professional development opportunities include:

• A training center on campus for continuing education.
• A Shared Governance Program and Clinical Ladder for professional growth.
• The Daisy Award for recognition.
• A Nurse Residency Program for new graduates transitioning from student to professional nurse.

Benefits

Huntsville Hospital offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, flexible spending, short-term and long-term disability.
• Several retirement account options with a 401K organization match.
• Nurse residency program and tuition assistance.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts on phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, and apartment applications.
• On-site childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, and a free health clinic.