Patient Care Assistant 3-12 | 67 Thoracic Vascular Med Surg | Variable | Full time

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); In loco; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

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UF Health Shands Homecare in Gainesville, FL seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses through routine tasks and patient care activities. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week with a variable schedule, emphasizing compassionate patient advocacy and collaborative care in a hospital-affiliated homecare setting.

Candidates may be CNAs with HS diploma, EMT/Paramedic, or nursing students in approved programs; NCLEX eligibility may apply for current employees.

Competenze

• CNA with HS diploma or equivalent and 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• EMT/Paramedic licensure qualifies for the role.
• Nursing students enrolled in approved programs may be considered.
• NCLEX eligibility up to 90 days post-graduation for current employees.
• High school CNA program attendees with instructor approval may qualify.

Mansioni

• Assist Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to achieve patient care goals and advocacy.
• Adhere to agency policies and maintain patient safety.

Formazione

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Nursing student enrolled in approved program

NCLEX eligibility/authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation)

CNA training program with instructor recommendation

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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.