Huntsville Hospital Health System·Huntsville, Alabama
Responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinates nursing care and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient outcomes.
Overview The Patient Care Assistant assists the unit in patient care duties such as cleaning/bathing patients, positioning, re-positioning and transporting patients, stocking shelves, cleaning equipment and assisting with dietary tasks. All work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
Requires a degree from a School of Professional Nursing and a valid Alabama Registered Nurse license. Candidates must have 2 years of experience in clinical settings and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
