Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Florence, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

North Alabama Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for its Med Surg team. The position is full-time, overnight, working three 12-hour shifts from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., every other weekend, with self-scheduling and rotating holiday coverage. The facility’s 31-bed Cardiac Unit provides specialized, high-acuity care for people with acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, and complex arrhythmias. The team cares for patients throughout their treatment, including before and after cardiac catheterization, and administers and monitors cardiac drips. The unit offers a collaborative environment focused on safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

The PCA provides basic patient care as delegated by an RN, assists with activities of daily living, observes and reports changes in patients’ condition, and helps maintain safe and orderly patient care areas. The role also supports department operations, documents care, and participates in performance improvement and required education.

North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community’s only open-heart surgery site, women’s and children’s services, medical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, and specialized cardiac and stroke services. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a community-based healthcare network.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification; certification can be obtained after hire.
• Eagerness to learn and motivation 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 and 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

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• 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