Patient Care Assistant 3-12 | Peds 44 Med Surg | Variable | Full time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the Registered Nurse by performing routine procedures under supervision. The PCA provides nursing support to help deliver excellent patient care and uphold nursing's vision of accountability and advocacy in a collaborative environment.

Minimum qualifications include CNA certification or EMT/Paramedic license, or nursing student enrollment in an approved program.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or EMT/Paramedic license required.
• Nursing student in an approved program considered.
• NCLEX authorization pending allowed for current employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing support

Team collaboration

Education

CNA certification

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX authorization pending (for current employees)

CNAs awaiting NCLEX after graduation

High school diploma or equivalent

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.