Patient Care Assistant | NT2425 | Variable | Part time

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Part-time

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UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses with routine procedures and patient care tasks. This role emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative, safe nursing practices in a trusted care environment.

The PCA provides hands-on nursing support under supervision, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and basic care while prioritizing comfort and safety. Experience as CNA/EMT or nursing student is preferred; CNA certification is required for

Competenze

• Licensed CNA or EMT/Paramedic certification preferred.
• Nursing student enrolled in an approved program is welcome.
• NCLEX eligibility or recent CNA training experience is considered.

Mansioni

• Assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to promote patient advocacy and safety.
• Support patient care tasks in a collaborative, trusting environment.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Autonomy in bedside care

Communication

Formazione

CNA with HS diploma or equivalent

EMT or Paramedic certification

Nursing student enrolled in approved program

NCLEX eligible (awaiting authorization)

CNA training program with instructor recommendation

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Overview

Job Description

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: Education:

• 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.