Patient Care Assistant - PRN Float Pool

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North Alabama Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

North Alabama Medical Center opened its doors in 2018 as replacement facility for Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, in Florence, Alabama. It serves as a regional facility with more than 200 physicians on staff who represent more than 42 specialty areas of medicine. Our Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Float Pool is a Per Diem (PRN) opportunity designed for actively enrolled nursing students to gain hands‑on clinical experience across a variety of hospital units.

In this dynamic role, students support patient care while working alongside experienced healthcare professionals, building foundational skills and broad clinical exposure. This flexible position offers a collaborative environment that enhances learning, confidence, and career development in nursing.

• 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.

Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

• High School diploma preferred.
• SRNA or EMT preferred.
• BCLS required;
  Handle with Care preferred.

Per Diem (PRN) schedule.

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Kassy Snipes by emailing kass

North Alabama Medical Center is a 263‑bed facility that offers the community’s only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. It is a Certified Chest Pain Center with a team of cardiologists available 24/7 and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association.

The 24‑hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

North Alabama Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.