Patient Care Assistant | Ocala Neighborhood Hospital IP Nursing | Variable | PRN

UF Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health in Ocala, FL seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PRN) to support Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, preparing meals, and performing assigned care tasks under supervision, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Key requirements include CNA or EMT/Paramedic certification (or CNA with 1 year clinical experience) and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic; or CNA with high school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with routine procedures and patient care tasks.
• Prepare patient meals and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform registration-related tasks and collect demographic/insurance information as needed.
• Support workflow and assist in Emergency Department when downtime allows.

Skills

ADL assistance

Nursing support

Communication with nurses

Education

CNA or EMT/Paramedic

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Variable | PRN

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.

Responsibilities

Unit-based activities which contribute to a positive work and professional environment are performed, including but not limited to:

• Preparing patient meals in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols
• Performing activities of daily living based on the needs of the patients: feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating
• Implementing patient care activities as assigned, according to practice standards, and in a timely manner
• Utilizing downtime as productively as possible, to include aiding in the Emergency Department
• Perform all registration functions, including creating or verifying medical records and account numbers; accurately collecting demographic, guarantor, insurance, financial, and statistical information; collecting patient payments due at the time of service; verifying insurance eligibility and benefits; and obtaining required insurance authorizations within established time frames
• Supporting any other duties that can create efficiencies within the workflow and/or as assigned by manager

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

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required): 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 Current BLS