February Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship
About The Position
The UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program gives students experience working in a hospital setting and prepares them to obtain Nursing Assistant certification through the State of Wisconsin. The program begins February 1, 2027. Apprentices participate in direct patient-care tasks, processes, and procedures as part of a patient-care team, including helping patients with activities of daily living, transporting patients, and stocking supplies. They are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal skills when interacting with hospital staff, visitors, patients, and family members. After successfully completing the program and being placed on the registry, participants will be interviewed and may transfer to hospital units with available Nursing Assistant positions. The role is full time, 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hours may vary based on program needs. Starting pay is $18.25 per hour. Applicants must submit a resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Form; the posting states that applications are open from October 26, 2026, through November 9, 2026.
Requirements
- Formal acceptance into the UW Health Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program.
- High school diploma or equivalent, or at least 60 college credits and/or be entering the junior year of college.
- Submit a resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Form with the application.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior work experience.
- CPR/BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Participate in direct patient-care tasks, processes, and procedures as part of a patient-care team.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Transport patients.
- Stock supplies.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with hospital staff, visitors, patients, and family members.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
