Certified Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Hero

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week with shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm across variable days.

Ideal candidates include licensed EMTs or Paramedics, CNAs with a high school diploma and patient care experience, nursing students in approved programs, or current staff awaiting NCLEX eligibility, as described in the qualifications.

Qualifications

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic required; CNA with HS diploma and 1 year of patient care experience preferred
• Nursing student enrolled in an approved program may qualify after completing required coursework
• Current employees awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days) may apply
• Current employees who have not passed NCLEX (up to 6 months) may apply
• CNAs with HS training and instructor recommendation may apply

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses with routine procedures under supervision
• Provide nursing support to achieve patient advocacy and high-quality care in a collaborative environment

Skills

Patient care experience

Nursing support

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX eligibility (awaiting test) up to 90 days

NCLEX not passed (up to 6 months)

CNA training for high school students with instructor recommendation

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week with shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm across variable days.

Ideal candidates include licensed EMTs or Paramedics, CNAs with a high school diploma and patient care experience, nursing students in approved programs, or current staff awaiting NCLEX eligibility, as described in the qualifications.