Patient Care Assistant | ADTU | Variable | PRN

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a PRN Patient Care Assistant to assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures and provide bedside nursing support. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualified candidates include EMTs, Paramedics, CNAs with HS diploma and at least one year of patient care, or nursing students in approved programs. NCLEX eligibility or related progress may be required based on role specifics.

Formación

• EMT or Paramedic licensure preferred; CNA with HS diploma and 1 year patient care experience acceptable.
• Nursing student in an approved program may qualify upon completion of requisite coursework.
• NCLEX eligibility to test may be required for some applicants.
• Current employees awaiting NCLEX or who failed NCLEX within specified windows may apply.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the registered nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to achieve patient care excellence and advocacy.

Conocimientos

EMT

Paramedic

CNA certification

Nursing student program

NCLEX eligibility

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Nursing program enrollment

NCLEX eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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.