Nursing Assistant | Observation Unit | Dayshift | Full time

UF Health Shands Homecare; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join the Observation Unit during night shifts. The role focuses on direct patient care and support alongside licensed nurses.

Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks, patient comfort, and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients throughout their stay. English proficiency required with relevant CNA/BLS credentials preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

BLS Certified

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high school training

Job description

• Shift: Nights

Overview

Job Description

Be the Support Patients Count on Through the Night.

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: 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 stay.

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