Health Care Assistant - Surgical Vascular ICU Step Down - FT - 3rd Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) with strong patient care focus to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports nurses and frontline staff in providing safe, compassionate care to patients across departments.

The successful candidate will have HS/GED, CNA certification preferred, BCLS by orientation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior patient care and/or clerical experience is valued, along with familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.
• BCLS certification required by orientation.
• Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience with successful work history.
• Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

HS/GED

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Qualifications

Education: HS/GED required.

Education preferred: Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Huntsville Hospital Health Care Assistant course preferred.

License, Certification and/or Registration: BCLS is required by the conclusion of orientation.

Experience: Requires previous patient care and/or two years clerical experience with successful work history. Comparable combinations of education and experience in both clerical positions as well as patient care aide positions will be considered.

Additional skills/abilities: Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals: Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

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We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/why-hh-health/benefits/benefits-at-huntsville-hospital/
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al