Participate in direct patient care tasks, including assisting with activities of daily living, patient transport, and stocking. Collaborate with the patient care team to provide a broad range of healthcare services in a hospital setting.
A resume and the Nursing Assistant Application Form [https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages for Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/NA Training Program Application - Learning Application-accelerated 2025.pdf] must be included in your application to be considered. Applications are open July 27th - August 10th.
Program starts October 26th, 2026.
Full time, 40 hours per week,
Monday through
Friday, from 7:00 am to 3:30pm.
• 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 Program. The program will begin October 26th, 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 [https://careers.uwhealth.org/nursing-assistant-apprenticeship-program/]
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 [https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages for Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/NA Training Program Application - Learning Application-accelerated 2025.pdf]
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Job Description: UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or at least 60 college credits. Formal acceptance into the UW Health Nursing Assistant Clinical Apprentice Program is required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Wisconsin are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other care settings, especially for candidates with current CNA and BLS credentials. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for dependable availability, strong teamwork, and readiness to work in fast-paced environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm your certification status and compare workplace supports like mental health resources, daycare, health coaches, relaxation rooms, and health-focused apps against the original posting.
