Nursing Assistant Apprentice- December Accelerated
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. uwhealth scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description:
To Apply: A resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Formmust be included in your application to be considered.
Work Schedule:
Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:30pm. Hours are subject to vary based on the program needs.
Pay:
- A competitive starting pay of $18.25 per hour/year to obtain your Certification as a Nursing Assistant through the Sate of Wisconsin.
Be part of something remarkable
Make a positive impact in patients’ lives at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin. 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 beginDecember 21st, 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.
- Learn more about the Nursing Assistant Training Program with UW Health
If interested in the Training Program, please click on the link below and complete the Nursing Assistant Program Application Form, then attach to your application, along with your resume and transcripts: Nursing Assistant Program Application Form
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Formal acceptance into the UW Health Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program. Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent or have at least 60 credits and/or be going into their junior year of college. Preferred
Work Experience
- 1 year of prior work experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- CPR/BLS certification Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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