Frontline Patient Care Assistant: RN Support

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses with routine procedures and direct patient care. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative practice in a trusted care environment.

Candidates may hold CNA, EMT, or Paramedic credentials or be nursing students in approved programs. Experience and NCLEX status requirements vary by pathway, with potential for current staff progression.

Qualifikationen

• CNA certification or EMT/Paramedic licensure is required unless a nursing student is enrolled in an approved program.
• One year of patient care experience in a clinical setting is preferred for CNAs.
• Nursing students may qualify upon successful didactic and clinical portions of coursework.
• NCLEX status: candidates awaiting authorization or those recently unsuccessful may be considered.
• Students in CNA training with instructor recommendation are eligible.
• Motor vehicle operator duties are not required for this role.

Aufgaben

• Functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse performing routine procedures under supervision.
• Provides nursing support to achieve patient care goals and advocacy.
• Works in a climate of trust and collaboration to uphold nursing excellence.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Ausbildung

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with HS diploma or equivalent

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX-awaiting status for grads

NCLEX unsuccessful within 6 months

CNA training for CNAs with instructor recommendation

Jobbeschreibung

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses with routine procedures and direct patient care. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative practice in a trusted care environment.

Candidates may hold CNA, EMT, or Paramedic credentials or be nursing students in approved programs. Experience and NCLEX status requirements vary by pathway, with potential for current staff progression.