What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant | Labor & Delivery position at UF Health?
Job Opening Summary
The certified nursing assistant functions as an assistant to the nurse performing routine duties and procedures under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. The certified nursing assistant 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.
Job Opening Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Licensed EMT or paramedic; or
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with high school diploma or equivalent with one 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 coursework; 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 six months post-initial authorization to test); or
- Junior and senior high school students attending the Institute of Health Professions who are CNAs and have a recommendation from the instructor.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
- See requirements section.
Minimum Pay Rate - Hourly: $16.32
Midpoint Pay Rate - Hourly: $18.31
Internal Applicants - Apply Here
We invite you to join our team! Our work and passion for excellence are intended to have an impact beyond the communities in which we serve. You may apply for a maximum of 10 positions at any given time. For general application process topics please review our Frequently Asked Questions. For technical assistance please contact Human Resources at 352-265-0441.
UF Health Shands Hospital is committed to diversity as a competitive advantage in attracting top talent from across the nation and around the world. We believe in sharing knowledge, learning from one another, valuing different opinions, and celebrating the things that make each one of us unique in our own right. UF Health Shands Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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