Nursing Assistant | Observation Unit | Days | Full time

UF Health Shands Homecare; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital in Central Florida is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Observation Unit to provide compassionate, hands-on support to patients under the direction of registered nurses. This full-time role focuses on direct patient care and contributing to a safe, clean environment across shifts.

Responsibilities include basic nursing procedures, patient comfort support, and helping maintain an orderly unit to promote efficient patient flow and quality care within a busy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Florida CNA license is preferred; BLS certification is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high school specialized training

Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Job description

Job Description

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