Patient Care Aide - Red Bay Hospital, Family Medicine Floor, PRN, Shift Var at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Red Bay, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Hygiene Assistance, Patient Positioning, Nutritional Assistance, Hydration Assistance, Elimination Assistance, Specimen Collection, Patient Transport, Ambulation Support, Vital Signs, Patient Admission, Patient Transfer, Patient Discharge, Communication, Flexibility, Organization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Assist the Registered Nurse or the Licensed Practical Nurse in patient care tasks not requiring licensure. Implements care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities Provides appropriate hygiene care assistance to the patient; able to position patients in proper body alignment; care for patient in isolation. Provides assistance to the patient with nutritional/hydration needs. Provides elimination assistance to the patient as appropriate; correctly collects and labels specimens as directed. Assists with transport of patients in appropriate mode in transferring or discharging of patients; safely supports patient in ambulation needs safely. Communicates patient’s status and progress to the primary nurse; communicates appropriately with patients and family/visitors and hospital team members. Obtains vital signs accurately upon admission, as routine, and/or directed by the licensed nurse. Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient. Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations. Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Assumes accountability for appropriate utilization of resources. Performs other duties as assigned, within the Patient Care Aide’s scope of practice. Qualifications Education: High school graduate or GED preferred. Experience: Demonstrate the ability and knowledge of proper skills, technique and attempts these when the situation arises. Certification by state exam or former employer, National Certification, or prior healthcare facility experience, or successful completion of the fundamental of Nursing semester/quarter of nursing school. Additional Skills/Abilities: CPR certification or capability to certify within 90 days; capable of working hours assigned to include (all) shifts, weekends, and holidays. Able to work under occasional stress related to care of acutel ill patients.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Aide assists licensed nurses with patient care tasks that do not require licensure, including providing hygiene, nutritional, and elimination assistance under supervision. Responsibilities also involve accurate vital sign collection, patient transport, and clear communication of patient status to the primary nurse.