Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - RN Support

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for full-time work (36 hours per week) to support Registered Nurses with routine procedures and patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.

Candidates may include EMTs/Paramedics or CNAs with a HS diploma and one year of patient care, or nursing students enrolled in approved programs; those awaiting NCLEX may be considered. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative care under supervision.

Qualifications

• Licensed EMT/Paramedic required or CNA with HS diploma and 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Nursing student enrolled in an approved program can be considered with completion steps.
• NCLEX authorization pending for current employees awaiting to test.

Skills

EMT or Paramedic

CNA

Nursing student

NCLEX pending

Education

CNA with HS diploma or equivalent

Nursing student in approved program

Job description

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for full-time work (36 hours per week) to support Registered Nurses with routine procedures and patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.

Candidates may include EMTs/Paramedics or CNAs with a HS diploma and one year of patient care, or nursing students enrolled in approved programs; those awaiting NCLEX may be considered. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative care under supervision.