Patient Care Assistant 3-12 | 5 East | Variable | Full time

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); In loco; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses with routine tasks and patient care in a homecare setting.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to supervisors' guidance for safe, compassionate care.

Competenze

• Must have CNA certification or EMT/Paramedic licensure to perform care tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Active nursing student in approved program for RN or LPN track.
• For current employees, NCLEX authorization process timelines apply.
• CNAs who are students may participate with instructor recommendation.

Mansioni

• Assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to help patient care goals and advocacy.
• Work in a climate of trust and collaboration to ensure safety.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Communication

Formazione

CNA certification

EMT certification

Paramedic certification

Nursing student program

NCLEX awaiting (90 days)

NCLEX unsuccessful (6 months)

CNA training program student

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Overview

Job Description

Full time 36 hours/week | Variable

The Patient Care Assistant functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse performing routine procedures under his or her supervision. The PCA provides nursing support to achieve the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic; or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred; or
• Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program for preparation of either professional nurses or licensed practical nurses - upon successful completion of the didactic and clinical portion of a nursing fundamental course work; or
• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and are awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation); or
• Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and have been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination (up to 6 months post initial authorization to test); or
• Junior and Senior High School Students attending a state approved CNA training program who are CNAs and have a recommendation from the instructor.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose

NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required for those not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a nursing program.