Compassionate Patient Care Assistant & Nursing Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Patient Care Assistant to work as an assistant to the Registered Nurse, performing routine procedures under supervision. This full-time position offers 36 hours per week and emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative care.

Candidates may be Licensed EMT or Paramedic, CNA with diploma, nursing student, or recent graduate awaiting NCLEX. Training will support autonomous and accountable nursing practice in a trusted care environment.

Qualifications

• EMT/Paramedic license or CNA certification is required or pursuing nursing program.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred or nursing student enrolled in approved program.

Education

EMT/Paramedic license

CNA certification

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX awaiting authorization

CNA training program

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year patient care experience

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Patient Care Assistant to work as an assistant to the Registered Nurse, performing routine procedures under supervision. This full-time position offers 36 hours per week and emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative care.

Candidates may be Licensed EMT or Paramedic, CNA with diploma, nursing student, or recent graduate awaiting NCLEX. Training will support autonomous and accountable nursing practice in a trusted care environment.