Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Medical Center is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant for its Medical-Surgical Unit on the night shift. The unit provides patient-centered care to a diverse population, including vascular, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, chemotherapy, and GIP hospice patients. The role supports safe, compassionate, high-quality care in a collaborative clinical environment and offers exposure to a broad range of medical conditions and treatments.

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with every other weekend and rotating holiday coverage. Self-scheduling is available. The PCA provides basic patient care as delegated by an RN, assists with activities of daily living, observes and reports patient changes, maintains patient areas, supports unit operations, and documents care. The position also includes participation in performance improvement and required education.

North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health. The facility is a 263-bed hospital offering a range of medical, imaging, women’s and children’s services, and open-heart surgery. It is a Certified Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence, and its emergency department serves as a referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification; certification can be obtained after hire.
• Candidates should be eager to learn and motivated to work in a critical care environment.

Nice To Haves

• PCA/DCA, SRNA, or EMT experience.
• Handle with Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, and ambulation.
• Observe and promptly report abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manage the tech desk and support nursing and physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Document care and activities according to unit standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED