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Patient Care Assistant - Geriatric Behavioral Health

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

Req ID 301507 Post Date Apr. 23, 2025 CategoryNursing FacilityNorth Alabama Shoals Hospital
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Patient Care Assistant - Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit FT

Your experience matters
At North Alabama Shoals Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a new employee joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.


How you’ll contribute 
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Connect with our Nursing Support recruiting specialist 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Marahi Bryant by texting or phone call at 928-201-8024.


What we offer 
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  
•    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
•    Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
•    Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, employer paid short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
•    Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
•    Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
•    Professional development and growth opportunities

Position Summary
Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care. Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the assigned patients as directed by the Registered Nurse.  In addition, may perform other duties specific to the unit assigned.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care
Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
Communicates appropriate information intradepartmental and interdepartmentally
Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

Qualifications and requirement
•    Requires high school diploma or equivalent and valid Certified Nursing Assistant certification or enrollment in a nursing program.  Will consider applicants without HS diploma with current Certified Nursing Assistant certification. 
•    Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Required Skills 
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

About our Health System 
North Alabama Shoals Hospital 178 bed hospital located in Muscle Shoals, AL, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement
“North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

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