Job detail

Patient Care Assistant | NT2425 | Days | Part time

UF Health

#Patient Advocacy #CNA #Paramedic #Clinical Setting #Healthcare #Nursing Student #EMT #Patient Care Assistant #NCLEX #Nursing Support

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 day agoCloses Jun 14

Location

Gainesville, Florida

Quick overview

The Patient Care Assistant supports Registered Nurses by performing routine procedures and providing nursing support. The role focuses on achieving excellence in patient care through advocacy and collaboration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a Licensed EMT, Paramedic, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or be a current nursing student. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for CNAs, with one year of clinical experience preferred.

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Job description

Overview

Part time 24 hours/week | 7

00am - 7:00pm variable days of the week 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

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.