Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (Part-Time)

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Gainesville is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses with routine procedures under direct supervision. The PCA will provide nursing support to achieve excellent patient care and promote nursing excellence in a collaborative, trusting environment.

Qualified candidates may include licensed EMT or Paramedic, CNA with 1 year of patient care experience, or nursing students in approved programs. Scheduling is variable, with approximately 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic certification.
• CNA with HS diploma or equivalent and 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Nursing student enrolled in approved program for ASN/LPN track.
• Current employees who completed nursing program awaiting NCLEX authorization (up to 90 days).
• CNAs in CNA training program with instructor recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to promote patient care quality and advocacy.
• Support patient safety and comfort in a collaborative environment.

Education

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year patient care experience

Nursing student in approved nursing program

Current CNA/PN student awaiting NCLEX or with pending authorization

CNAs in CNA training program with instructor recommendation

Job description

UF Health Gainesville is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses with routine procedures under direct supervision. The PCA will provide nursing support to achieve excellent patient care and promote nursing excellence in a collaborative, trusting environment.

Qualified candidates may include licensed EMT or Paramedic, CNA with 1 year of patient care experience, or nursing students in approved programs. Scheduling is variable, with approximately 24 hours per week.