Nursing Assistant Training Program – July Cohort

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program helps students gain experience working in a hospital setting and learn why this role is rewarding. We are seeking individuals for the UW Health Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship -Accelerated Program. The program will begin July 13th, 2026. Participate in direct patient care tasks, processes, and procedures to assist members of a patient care team in providing a broad range of healthcare services to our patients as Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting. This includes assisting with activities of daily living, patient transport, and stocking. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with other hospital staff, visitors, patients, and their family members. Upon successful completion of the program and placement on registry, participants will be interviewed and may transfer to units throughout the hospitals in available NA positions.

Requirements

• A resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Form must be included in your application to be considered.
• High School Diploma or equivalent or have at least 60 credits and/or be going into their junior year of college.
• Formal acceptance into the UW Health Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program.
• 1 year of prior work experience

Nice To Haves

• CPR/BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Participate in direct patient care tasks, processes, and procedures to assist members of a patient care team in providing a broad range of healthcare services to our patients as Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting.
• Assisting with activities of daily living, patient transport, and stocking.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with other hospital staff, visitors, patients, and their family members.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

What This Job Offers

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