What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Aide - Oncology - PRN - 1st Shift position at Huntsville Hospital System?

Requisition ID: 2026-75489 Department Name: Oncology Department Number: HH-60317

Overview

The Patient Care Aide(PCA) works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Patient Care Aide include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Patient Care Aide must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

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Non-Licensed Clinical Ladder:

Huntsville Hospital non-licensed clinical ladder rewards dedicated patient care aides who meet defined criteria. The program looks at the years of employment, and professional and leadership development. The organization’s clinical ladder motivates our non-licensed personnel to continue developing skills beyond their original training. It also promotes excellent patient care, fosters self-growth and career advancement, and supports recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients within the Patient Care Aide scope of practice thatincludes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs.

• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care forpatient’s age.

• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.

• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answersquestions within scope of practice.

• Demonstrates the 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 required: High School/GED completion

License, Certification and/or Registration: BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Aide - Oncology - PRN - 1st Shift position at Huntsville Hospital System?

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