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HH
Huntsville Hospital Health System
Patient Care Aide II - HK - Patient Care Services - PRN - Shift Varies
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$42,252 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job 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.