Patient Care Assistant | 64 Med Surg | Variable | Part time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant in Gainesville, FL. The PCA will assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures and provide nursing support to promote high-quality patient care under supervision.

Candidates may be licensed EMT/Paramedic, a CNA with diploma, or nursing students in approved programs. CNA students or graduates awaiting NCLEX are eligible depending on program status. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Requires CNA certification if not currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• CNA or EMT/Paramedic credentials preferred for patient care duties.
• Nursing student status acceptable if in approved program and can complete didactic/clinical coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide basic nursing support and patient advocacy.
• Contribute to a climate of trust and collaborative care in the unit.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical setting

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

CNA with high school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student in approved program

NCLEX awaiting/test

CNA training program with instructor recommendation

Job description

Overview

Part time 24 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: Education:

• 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.