Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Mental Health (2B) Part-Time

Madison, WI · part time · Entry

$19 – $31 / hour

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This part-time inpatient mental health unit role provides hands-on patient care under nursing supervision, including hygiene, mobility assistance, vital sign monitoring, and support during therapeutic activities. It suits people with healthcare experience or training who can work nights in a structured clinical setting.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

US citizenship
Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
Six months of general experience OR one year of education above high school in nursing-related field OR completion of intensive NA occupational course
Able to acquire knowledge and skills for nursing assistant duties

Nice to have

One year of specialized nursing assistant experience
Two years of education above high school in nursing or healthcare field
Bachelor's degree with 24+ semester hours in health care
Experience in related medical field (LPN, health technician, hospital corpsman)
Ability to serve as preceptor to new nursing assistants