Surgical Unit Nursing Assistant - Day Shift, Hands-On Care

UF Health; Leesburg, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on patient care on the CFH Surgical Unit. You will support with basic nursing tasks, comfort measures, and help maintain a safe, clean environment for recovery.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and BLS certification; a Florida CNA license is preferred. Schedule is Day Shift, full-time (36 hours/week), with English language proficiency essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Post-high school specialized training preferred.
• Florida CNA license preferred.
• BLS required.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient care by providing basic physical care and nursing procedures.
• Assists with patient comfort measures.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized care environment.
• Supports surgical nursing team in patient recovery.

Skills

Patient care

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-high school training

Job description

UF Health in Leesburg is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide hands-on patient care on the CFH Surgical Unit. You will support with basic nursing tasks, comfort measures, and help maintain a safe, clean environment for recovery.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, and BLS certification; a Florida CNA license is preferred. Schedule is Day Shift, full-time (36 hours/week), with English language proficiency essential.