Oncology Patient Care Aide — Growth Path & Clinical Ladder

Oncology Voice Network LLC; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide to support nursing staff in delivering direct patient care at its Huntsville, Alabama campus. You will assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, and communicate care plans to patients and families.

Role requires High School/GED and a BLS certification prior to completing orientation. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School/GED completion.
• License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice that meets psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assumes accountability for appropriate utilization of resources.

Education

High School/GED completion

Job description

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Aide to support nursing staff in delivering direct patient care at its Huntsville, Alabama campus. You will assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, and communicate care plans to patients and families.

Role requires High School/GED and a BLS certification prior to completing orientation. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.