Patient Care Assistant | ADTU | Variable | PRN

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PRN) to support a Registered Nurse by performing routine procedures and providing compassionate nursing care under supervision. This role helps achieve patient advocacy and high-quality care in a trusted, collaborative environment.

Qualified candidates include CNAs, EMTs or Paramedics, or nursing students enrolled in approved programs, with NCLEX timelines as applicable.

Qualifications

• CNA/EMT/Paramedic licensure or active nursing student status.
• Clinical patient care experience preferred for CNAs.
• Eligibility for NCLEX testing within stated windows.

Education

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of patient care experience

Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program

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

NCLEX unsuccessful (up to 6 months post initial authorization)

CNA training program completion (high school level CNAs with instructor recommendation)

Job description

Overview Job Description PRN | 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.