Nursing Assistant | Observation Unit | Days | Full time

UF Health Central Florida; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Observation Unit. The role focuses on direct patient care and support under nursing supervision, with a days shift and a full-time schedule of 36 hours per week.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and Florida CNA license is preferred along with BLS certification. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential to deliver compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Post-high school specialized training preferred.
• Florida CNA license preferred; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care by providing basic physical care and nursing procedures.
• Assist with patient comfort measures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized patient environment.

Skills

English fluency

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high school training preferred

Job description

Overview

Make Every Patient Interaction Count.

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: Days
• Status: Full-Time | 36 hours per week
• Focus: Direct patient care and support

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.

Qualifications

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