Nursing Assistant Apprentice- December Accelerated

UW Health•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Accelerated Program provides students with experience working in a hospital setting and training toward certification as a Nursing Assistant through the State of Wisconsin. The program begins December 21, 2026. Participants assist the patient care team in providing healthcare services and, after successful program completion and placement on the registry, may interview for available Nursing Assistant positions across hospital units. Applicants must submit a resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Form. The stated schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; hours may vary based on program needs. Starting pay is $18.25 per hour.

Requirements

Formal acceptance into the UW Health Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program (required).
Submit a resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Form with the application.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 60 college credits and/or entering the junior year of college (preferred).
One year of prior work experience (preferred).
CPR/BLS certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Participate in direct patient care tasks, processes, and procedures to assist the patient care team in providing healthcare services.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Transport patients.
Stock supplies.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with hospital staff, visitors, patients, and family members.