Patient Care Aide - CVICU - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital seeks a full-time Patient Care Aide for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This entry-level role involves providing crucial patient care under supervision, helping improve the patient experience while supporting professional growth through our clinical ladder and extensive training opportunities. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients while growing your career with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/LPN guidance.
• Maintain patient care standards.
• Adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Adaptability

Organization

Education

High School/GED completion

Job description

Patient Care Aide - CVICU - FT - 1st Shift

Patient Care Aide - CVICU - FT - 1st Shift

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The Patient Care Aide(PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Patient Care Aide must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Non-Licensed Clinical Ladder

Huntsville Hospital non-licensed clinical ladder rewards dedicated patient care aides who meet defined criteria. The program looks at the years of employment, and professional and leadership development. The organization’s clinical ladder motivates our non-licensed personnel to continue developing skills beyond their original training. It also promotes excellent patient care, fosters self-growth and career advancement, and supports recognition.

Education required: High School/GED completion

License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period

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/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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