Nursing Assistant

UF Health (old); The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Central Florida is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Observation Unit on Nights (PRN). You will support patient care under the direction of RNs, performing basic nursing procedures and comfort measures in a fast-paced setting.

Required: High School Diploma or GED; BLS; Florida CNA license preferred. English reading/writing/speaking required. Post-high school training is a plus as you help maintain a safe, clean patient environment and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Post-high school specialized training is preferred.
• Florida CNA license preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care by providing basic physical care and nursing procedures.
• Assists with patient comfort measures.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized patient environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high school training

Job description

Overview

At UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, we are committed to providing the Central Florida community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies — bringing world-class, quality health care closer to you and your loved ones.

As part of the UF Health network, patients now get more — more access, more services, more specialized care, improved experiences and faster treatment — and as a result, everyone rises and moves forward together.

Work Information

• Department: Observation Unit
• Shift: Nights
• Status: PRN
• Focus: Direct patient care and suppo

Join our Observation Unit team and work alongside nurses and other clinical professionals to provide compassionate, hands-on support to patients throughout their care.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director/Manager and Registered Nurses, the Nursing Assistant facilitates patient care by providing basic physical care and nursing procedures, assisting with patient comfort measures, and maintaining a clean, safe and organized patient environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Post-high school specialized training preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license preferred
• BLS required

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English