Patient Care Assistant | Peds 42 | Variable | Part time

UF Health Shands Homecare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The PCA helps deliver compassionate patient care and participates in a climate of trust, collaboration, and advocacy to uphold nursing practice standards.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling (24 hours/week) and a focus on nursing support within a clinical setting, with requirement of CNA or EMT/Paramedic credentials, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic certification is required for some candidates.
• CNA with high school diploma or equivalent is acceptable with experience.
• Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program may qualify.
• NCLEX authorization to test can be pending for up to 90 days post-graduation.
• NCLEX unsuccessful candidates within 6 months of initial authorization may qualify.
• CNAs in a state-approved CNA program with instructor recommendation may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to achieve patient-care goals and advocacy.
• Contribute to a climate of trust, collaboration, and accountable nursing practice.

Skills

Nursing support

Patient care

Clinical teamwork

Education

Licensed EMT or Paramedic

CNA with HS diploma

Nursing student in approved program

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

NCLEX unsuccessful (up to 6 months post initial authorization)

CNA training student with instructor recommendation

Job description

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.