Patient Care Assistant 3-12 | 65 Med Surg | Variable | Full time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses through routine procedures and patient care tasks, under supervision.

Qualified candidates include EMTs, Paramedics, CNAs with hospital experience, nursing students nearing graduation, or nurses awaiting NCLEX authorization. The role is full-time with 36 hours per week and emphasizes patient advocacy and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience requirements listed for CNA or EMT/Paramedic backgrounds.
• CNA certification required for non-nursing students; nursing students may be considered.
• NCLEX testing status acceptable for current employees awaiting authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with routine procedures and patient care tasks under supervision.

Skills

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX-awaiting/test status

CNAs in CNA training program with instructor recommendation

Job description

Overview

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.