Patient Care Aide - Cardiology II 3W - FT - 1st 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 offers a non-licensed clinical ladder that rewards dedicated PCAs who meet defined criteria, including years of employment and professional development. This program promotes excellent patient care, fosters self-growth and career advancement, and supports recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care within the PCA scope of practice, addressing psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Performs patient care considering age-specific standards.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Explains care procedures to patients and families within scope of practice and answers related questions.
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and the ability to function under stressful situations.
• Responds to patient emergencies or physically distressful situations.
• Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assumes accountability for appropriate utilization of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the PCA’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 professional growth.

Professional development opportunities include:

• On-campus training center for continuing education.
• Shared Governance Program and Clinical Ladder for career advancement.
• The Daisy Award for recognition.
• A Nurse Residency Program for new graduates transitioning to professional practice.

Benefits

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and short- and long-term disability.
• 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 employee pharmacy, and a free health clinic.