Patient Care Assistant | 66 Cardiac Med Surg | Days | Part time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

UF Health seeks a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses in routine procedures, 24 hours per week. Shifts are 7:00am to 7:00pm with variable days. The PCA will deliver nursing support to help meet the organization’s mission of excellent patient care in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy and innovative, accountable nursing practice under supervision, ideal for EMT/Paramedic, CNA, or nursing students seeking hands-on hospital experience.

Qualifikationen

• EMT or Paramedic licensure is required or CNA with HS diploma and 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Nursing student enrolled in an approved program for nursing licensure or LPN prep coursework.
• Current employees awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation) or with prior NCLEX failure (up to 6 months).
• CNA training program student with instructor recommendation.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to achieve quality patient care goals and patient advocacy.

Ausbildung

EMT or Paramedic license

CNA certification (HS diploma or equivalent) with 1 year patient care experience

Nursing student enrolled in approved program

NCLEX awaiting/NCLEX failure for current employee

CNA training program student with instructor recommendation

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Part time 24 hours/week | 7:00am - 7:00pm, variable days of the week

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.