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

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

UF Health in Gainesville is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and compassionate care in a busy clinical setting.

Candidates may include EMTs, Paramedics, CNAs, nursing students, or current staff awaiting NCLEX, reflecting flexible staffing. The position offers exposure to diverse clinical tasks and opportunities to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Formación

• Must have CNA certification or be enrolled in an approved CNA program
• EMT or Paramedic licensure is acceptable as a direct healthcare credential
• Nursing student status with completion of didactic and clinical nursing coursework
• Pending NCLEX authorization for nursing graduates up to 90 days post-graduation
• For nursing graduates who did not pass NCLEX within initial authorization period
• CNA training students with instructor recommendation

Responsabilidades

• Assist Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision
• Provide nursing support to achieve patient care goals
• Advocate for patient needs and maintain a safe, compassionate environment

Educación

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with one year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred

Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program for professional nurses or LPN preparation

Current employees awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation)

Current employees who have completed an approved professional nursing or LPN program and failed NCLEX (up to 6 months post initial authorization)

Junior/Senior High School Students in state-approved CNA training with instructor recommendation

Descripción del empleo

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:

• 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.