Patient Care Aide - 5NE Medical Unit - PRN - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Aide (PCA) works under the direction of an RN or LPN, providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The role requires working effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, organizing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities, and adapting to a rapidly changing environment. Huntsville Hospital’s non-licensed clinical ladder recognizes patient care aides who meet defined criteria related to length of employment, professional development, and leadership development. The program supports continued skill development, excellent patient care, personal growth, career advancement, and recognition.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED completion.
BLS certification required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

Responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice, addressing patients’ psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.
Perform basic patient care responsibilities in accordance with standards of care specific to the patient’s age.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge.
Explain care to patients and families before providing it, and answer questions within the scope of practice.
Remain flexible and organized and function effectively in stressful situations.
Respond to patients in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Document care according to current standards and policies.
Use resources appropriately and accept accountability for their utilization.
Perform other duties as assigned within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice.