Patient Care Assistant - CCU Stepdown Unit
Lifepoint Health•Florence, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining the Critical Care Unit (CCU) Stepdown Unit team, you will be embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. This role is within a dynamic, teaching hospital environment that prioritizes clinical excellence and continuous learning. The unit provides advanced, evidence-based care to high-acuity patients, supported by an integrated Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and ongoing critical care education.
Requirements
- Requires Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
- Requires rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems.
- Requires effective English communication (read/write/speak).
- Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
- BCLS required.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma preferred.
- SRNA or EMT preferred.
- Handle with Care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
- Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
- Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
- Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
- Documents care and activities per unit standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned; participates 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, hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Paid family leave.
- Paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
