Patient Care Assistant 3-12 | Short Stay Unit | Nights | Full time

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

Job summary

UF Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant to work the night shift (7:00pm–7:00am) in a full-time role (36 hours per week). The PCA provides nursing support under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with routine procedures and patient advocacy in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Qualified candidates include CNAs with HS diploma or better, EMT/Paramedics, nursing students, or staff awaiting NCLEX, with additional pathways for current employees pursuing licensure.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or active enrollment in nursing program required
• EMT or Paramedic licensure considered; or nursing student enrollment with didactic/clinical completion
• NCLEX authorization pending or failed NCLEX within designated timeframes accepted for current employees
• CNAs in CNA training programs with instructor recommendation supported
• High school diploma or equivalent required for CNA track
• Current employees who completed nursing/LPN programs awaiting NCLEX must meet program requirements

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision
• Provide nursing support to achieve patient care goals
• Advocate for patients and collaborate in a trusted care environment

Education

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

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program

Current employees with approved nursing/LPN program awaiting NCLEX

Current employees who failed NCLEX after initial authorization

CNAs in state-approved CNA training program with instructor recommendation

Job description

Overview

Full time 36 hours/week | 7:00pm - 7:00am

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.