Patient Care Assistant SS | Central Staffing | Variable | PRN

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

Job summary

UF Health Shands Homecare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures under supervision. The position emphasizes patient advocacy and collaborative nursing practice in a trusted care climate.

Eligible candidates include CNAs (HS diploma or equivalent) with 1 year of clinical patient care, EMT/Paramedic, or nursing students in approved programs. Various enrollment and progression statuses are considered.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required for those not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a nursing program.
• One year of patient care experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Nursing student must be enrolled in an approved program and complete didactic and clinical portions.
• Current employees awaiting NCLEX authorization to test (up to 90 days post-graduation) may be eligible.
• Current employees who have completed a nursing or LPN program and are awaiting NCLEX authorization (up to 6 months).
• Junior and senior high school CNAs with instructor recommendation may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse with routine procedures under supervision.
• Provide nursing support to help achieve patient care goals.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student in approved program

CNA training program 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.