What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant | CFH CVU | Dayshift | Full Time position at UF Health Shands Homecare?
Overview
Job Description
Make Every Day Count in Patient Care! ☀️
Join the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) day team at UF Health Central Florida as a Nursing Assistant and make a meaningful difference by providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients while supporting nurses and the healthcare team.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director/Manager and Registered Nurses (RNs), the Nursing Assistant supports patient care by assisting with basic physical care and nursing procedures, providing comfort measures, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
Working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals, you'll play an important role in supporting patient comfort, safety, and quality care throughout their hospital stay.
💼 Work Information
🎓 Qualifications
Education
Job Description
Make Every Day Count in Patient Care! ☀️
Join the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) day team at UF Health Central Florida as a Nursing Assistant and make a meaningful difference by providing compassionate, hands-on care to patients while supporting nurses and the healthcare team.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director/Manager and Registered Nurses (RNs), the Nursing Assistant supports patient care by assisting with basic physical care and nursing procedures, providing comfort measures, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment.
Working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals, you'll play an important role in supporting patient comfort, safety, and quality care throughout their hospital stay.
💼 Work Information
- 🏥 Department: Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)
- ☀️ Shift: Day
- 💼 Status: Full-Time
- 🩺 Work Environment: Inpatient cardiovascular care
- 🤝 Role Focus: Direct patient care, comfort, safety, and nursing support
🎓 Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Post-high-school specialized training preferred
- Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.