Flexible Patient Care Assistant PCA — Nursing Student Float

North Alabama Medical Center; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Leave

Tuition Assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Well-being programs

Professional Development

Job summary

North Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in a Floating PRN pool to gain hands-on clinical experience across hospital units. The role supports patient care under RN supervision, with flexible self-scheduling and a minimum of 24 hours per month, no weekends or holiday coverage required.

Applicants should be enrolled in nursing school with current BLS certification or the ability to obtain it after hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be currently enrolled in or accepted into nursing school.
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain after hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in nursing school

BLS certification (can be obtained after hire)

Job description

North Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in a Floating PRN pool to gain hands-on clinical experience across hospital units. The role supports patient care under RN supervision, with flexible self-scheduling and a minimum of 24 hours per month, no weekends or holiday coverage required.

Applicants should be enrolled in nursing school with current BLS certification or the ability to obtain it after hire.