Nursing Assistant | Observation Unit | Days | Full time

UF Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Observation Unit. Join a team providing compassionate, hands-on patient care under supervision of RNs and unit leadership.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, safety, and teamwork in a high-quality care environment in Central Florida. Position is full-time with day shifts, requiring English fluency, a high school diploma or GED, and BLS certification; Florida CNA license preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide basic physical care and nursing procedures under supervision.
• Assist with patient comfort measures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized patient environment.

Skills

English proficiency

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