Nursing Assistant Apprentice- December Accelerated

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Accelerated Program helps participants gain experience in a hospital setting while learning the Nursing Assistant role. Participants assist the patient care team with a broad range of healthcare services, including activities of daily living, patient transport, and stocking. They are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal skills when working with hospital staff, visitors, patients, and family members. The program is scheduled to begin December 21, 2026. After successful program completion and placement on the registry, participants will be interviewed and may transfer to hospital units with available Nursing Assistant positions. Applicants must include a resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Form with their application. The schedule is full time, 40 hours per week, 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.

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 entering the junior year of college.

Nice To Haves

• One year of prior work experience.
• CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist members of the patient care team in providing healthcare services to patients in a hospital setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Transport patients.
• Stock supplies.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with hospital staff, visitors, patients, and patients’ family members.

Benefits

• Health and 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.
• Access to the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department for emotional, financial, and physical well-being resources.
• Tuition benefits eligibility for coursework associated with career advancement.
• Opportunity to earn a referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED