Patient Care Aide - Acute Medical Unit III - FT - 1st Shift

About the role

The Patient Care Aide(PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Aids in admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Answers questions and explains care to patients and families within the scope of practice.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Responds to emergencies or physically distressful situations.
• Documents care according to current standards and policies.
• Utilizes resources appropriately.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Organize, set priorities, and manage multiple priorities.
• Adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Skills

• Basic nursing care.
• Communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Stress management.

Benefits

Huntsville Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Nurse residency program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details regarding schedule are not specified in this posting.

Qualifications

Qualifications for the Patient Care Aide position are as follows:

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

Skills

Skills required for the Patient Care Aide position include:

• Basic nursing care.
• Effective communication.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Stress management.

Benefits

Huntsville Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Nurse residency program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• On-site training and education opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Details regarding schedule are not specified in this posting.