Nursing Assistant | CFH CVU | Dayshift | Full Time

UF Health Central Florida; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) day team in Leesburg. You will provide compassionate, hands-on patient care, support nurses, and help maintain comfort and safety throughout the hospital stay.

The role requires a Florida CNA license (preferred) and BLS certification (required). You will work in an inpatient cardiovascular care environment, collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic physical care and nursing procedures.
• Provide comfort measures and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Support nurses and the healthcare team to ensure quality care during hospital stays.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high-school specialized training

Job description

Overview

Make Every Day Count in Patient Care!

Join the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) day team at UF Health Central Florida as a Nursing Assistant and make a meaningful difference by providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients while supporting nurses and the healthcare team.

Position Summary

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

Working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals, you'll play an important role in supporting patient comfort, safety, and quality care throughout their hospital stay.

Work Information

• Department: Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)


• Shift: Day


• Status: Full-Time


• Work Environment: Inpatient cardiovascular care


• Role Focus: Direct patient care, comfort, safety, and nursing support

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Post-high-school specialized training preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license preferred


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Additional Requirements

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