Compassionate Patient Care Aide – Acute Medical Unit II

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Nurse Residency Program

Tuition assistance

On-site employee pharmacy

Résumé du poste

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in delivering direct patient care. The PCA must adapt to diverse backgrounds, manage multiple priorities, and maintain patient care standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication with patients and families, and adherence to clinical ladder development to advance professional skills and recognition.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School/GED completion.
• BLS certification required before the orientation period.

Responsabilités

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within the PCA scope of practice.
• Performs basic patient careResponsibilities considering age-related needs.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Explains care to patient and family before procedures; answers questions within scope.

Connaissances

People skills

Prioritization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Formation

High School/GED

Description du poste

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide (PCA) to support registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in delivering direct patient care. The PCA must adapt to diverse backgrounds, manage multiple priorities, and maintain patient care standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication with patients and families, and adherence to clinical ladder development to advance professional skills and recognition.