Patient Care Assistant 3-12 | NT2425 | Variable | Full time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Patient Care Assistant to work as an assistant to the Registered Nurse, performing routine procedures under supervision. This full-time position offers 36 hours per week and emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative care.

Candidates may be Licensed EMT or Paramedic, CNA with diploma, nursing student, or recent graduate awaiting NCLEX. Training will support autonomous and accountable nursing practice in a trusted care environment.

Qualifications

• EMT/Paramedic license or CNA certification is required or pursuing nursing program.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred or nursing student enrolled in approved program.

Education

EMT/Paramedic license

CNA certification

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX awaiting authorization

CNA training program

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year patient care experience

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.