Patient Care Assistant | ADTU | Variable | PRN

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PRN | Variable) to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision and delivering compassionate nursing assistance to patients. The role emphasizes patient advocacy and teamwork in a trusted care setting.

Qualified applicants include EMTs or CNAs with a diploma, nursing students in accredited programs, or staff awaiting NCLEX; licensure requirements apply.

Qualifications

• EMT/Paramedic or CNA certification required for eligibility.
• Nursing student status considered with qualifying coursework completion.
• NCLEX-related restrictions apply for current employees transitioning to licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision and provide nursing support to patients.

Education

EMT or Paramedic certification

CNA with high school diploma or equivalent + 1 year patient care experience

Nursing student enrolled in approved program (didactic & clinical portion completed)

NCLEX authorization pending (within 90 days post-graduation)

NCLEX unsuccessful (within 6 months post initial authorization)

CNAs in CNA training 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

• 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.