Occupation
Nursing Assistant
A nursing assistant, often called a CNA, delivers hands-on basic care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities under the supervision of registered nurses. Core duties include patient care tasks like bathing and feeding, vital signs monitoring, and rigorous infection control practices, along with logging observations in electronic health records (EHR). Certification requires completing a state-approved training program and passing a competency exam, and CPR/BLS certification is standard, making this a common entry-level role into the healthcare field.
Duties & responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, grooming, and activities of daily living
- Monitor and record patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse
- Collect and handle patient specimens for laboratory testing
- Help patients move, transfer, and reposition in bed or chairs
- Maintain clean and safe patient rooms and unit equipment
- Support nurses with basic clinical tasks under direct supervision
- Document patient observations and care activities in health records
What Nursing Assistant roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Nursing Assistant make?
Too few Nursing Assistant postings state pay to publish a median yet: 24 of 33 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Nursing Assistant roles?
33 open Nursing Assistant roles from 6 employers; the most at Veterans Health Administration, Cleveland Clinic and Vanderbilt University & Medical Center.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Nursing Assistant in the job market
Last checked October 29, 2026
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- 33
- Employers
- 6
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Open Nursing Assistant roles (34)
Nursing Assistant (Inpatient Community Living Center - Long Term Care)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Bedford, MA · $43,925 – $71,717
This VA hospital role provides hands-on patient care in a long-term care setting, supporting nursing staff with daily activities, medical procedures, and treatment planning for veterans. It suits people seeking stable federal employment with shift flexibility and a structured path to advance through grade levels based on experience and education.
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Nursing Assistant
Indian Health Service
Full-time · Chinle, Arizona; Kayenta, Arizona; Red Mesa, Arizona; Bloomfield, New Mexico; Shiprock, New Mexico · $40,736 – $52,957
This Indian Health Service nursing assistant role provides routine to moderately complex patient care under licensed nursing supervision, including vital signs monitoring, hygiene, mobility assistance, and specimen collection. It suits someone with at least one year of healthcare experience who can document care in electronic health records and maintain infection control standards.
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NURSING ASSISTANT
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI · $42,528 – $55,287
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State Tested Nursing Assistant, Hospice - Nights
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Justin Rogers Hosp Care Center
This role supports end-of-life care as a certified nursing assistant at a hospice facility, working overnight shifts to help patients and families with comfort and daily living activities. The position suits someone with clinical experience who is drawn to compassionate, meaningful work in palliative care.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Care Partner (Adult Float Pool) Nights - VUH
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
A Care Partner role in Vanderbilt Health's Adult Float Pool supporting licensed nurses across 44 units on night shift, performing patient hygiene, vital signs, phlebotomy, and catheterization. Best suited for people with recent hospital patient care experience seeking exposure to diverse clinical settings while building acute care skills.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Student Nurse Tech East Florida Division
AdventHealth
$16 – $25 / hour
A nursing student or recent graduate working under registered nurse supervision to assist with patient care, vital signs monitoring, and basic clinical tasks. This role suits students progressing through nursing education or those newly credentialed who want bedside experience in a hospital setting.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nursing Assistant-Geriatric Extended Care
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Baltimore, MD · $43,637 – $71,247
This Veterans Affairs position supports geriatric patients in a long-term care setting, providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, and helping licensed nurses deliver preventive and hospice care. The role suits someone entering healthcare who wants experience in a structured, supervised environment serving an aging population.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
State Tested Nursing Assistant, Hospice - PRN Flex
Cleveland Clinic
Contract · Justin Rogers Hosp Care Center
This is a PRN (as-needed) position supporting end-of-life care at a hospice facility, where you'll assist patients with daily activities and comfort measures while working alongside nurses and physicians. The role suits compassionate caregivers with nursing aide certification who are comfortable with variable scheduling and want to make a direct impact on patients and families during a sensitive time.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Care Partner (Adult Float Pool) Days - VUH
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Full-time · Nashville, TN
A Care Partner supporting nurses across multiple hospital units on the dayshift, performing patient care tasks like vital signs, lab draws, and catheterizations while gaining exposure to diverse clinical settings. This role suits people with recent direct patient care experience who want flexible scheduling and a pathway into nursing.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Nursing Assistant (Mental Health)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Bedford, MA · $43,925 – $71,717
This is a nursing assistant role supporting veterans with mental health needs at a VA medical center, involving hands-on patient care, monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with clinical teams across various shifts. The role suits someone comfortable with direct care responsibilities, behavioral health work, and the structured environment of federal healthcare.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (66)
Where Nursing Assistants commonly go next: Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nurse.
Vocational Nurse (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Livermore, CA · $58,187 – $105,899
This Veterans Affairs position provides practical nursing support within a primary care team structure, caring for patients with chronic and acute conditions. The role suits licensed vocational nurses seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and a structured Monday-to-Friday clinic schedule.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Nurse
Forest Service
Moses Lake, WA · $74,678 – $97,087
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Fort Bragg, NC · $55,557 – $72,224
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Licensed Vocational Nurse
IQVIA
Listed on IQVIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian Health Service
Belcourt, ND · $46,655 – $73,625
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
NURSE
Department of War Education Activity
Fort Bragg, NC · $39 – $57 / hour
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Nurse
United Parks & Resorts
Philadelphia, PA
Listed on United Parks & Resorts’s careers site · Apply there ↗
LPN Clinic - Primary Care
Cleveland Clinic
Full-time · Palm City Medical Center
A Licensed Practical Nurse position in a primary care clinic setting, supporting preventive care, chronic disease management, and patient education alongside physicians and registered nurses. This role suits nursing professionals seeking hands-on clinical experience in a comprehensive care environment within a major health system.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Vanderbilt Lung Institute Licensed Practical Nurse - (**New Rates**)
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
This role supports the nursing team at Vanderbilt Health's Lung Institute by providing direct patient care, documentation, education, and care coordination under the supervision of a licensed RN. It suits healthcare professionals newly licensed or entering clinical practice who want foundational experience in a large academic medical center.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
LPN - Pulmonary
CityMD
Full-time · Rockville Centre, NY · $34 – $43 / hour
This role supports physicians in a multispecialty care network by performing clinical and administrative tasks during patient visits, managing medical records, and handling office operations. It suits licensed practical nurses in New York seeking full-time work in an ambulatory care setting with opportunities for both clinical hands-on care and clerical responsibilities.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Roles similar to Nursing Assistant (69)
From Caregiver, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Home Health Aide, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Assistant, Patient Advocate, Personal Care Aide, Phlebotomist, Practical Nursing, Psychiatric Technician.
Vocational Nurse (PACT)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Livermore, CA · $58,187 – $105,899
This Veterans Affairs position provides practical nursing support within a primary care team structure, caring for patients with chronic and acute conditions. The role suits licensed vocational nurses seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and a structured Monday-to-Friday clinic schedule.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Health Technician (Specimen Processing)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Fort Carson, Colorado · $41,811 – $54,355
This federal position in a military hospital's pathology lab involves collecting blood samples from patients and processing specimens for laboratory testing. It suits people with phlebotomy experience or relevant healthcare training who are comfortable with clinical and administrative duties in a structured medical environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
HonorHealth
Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
Quad
Yorktown, IN
Listed on Quad’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Licensed Vocational Nurse
IQVIA
Listed on IQVIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Phlebotomist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH CLERMONT HLTH PK
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Medical Assistant
Lifepoint Hospitals
Vernal, UT
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Medical Assistant
Longs Drugs
Detroit, MI
Listed on Longs Drugs’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
VANDERBILT INTEG PEDS RIVERGATE (LOC99583)
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Skills Nursing Assistant postings ask for
Measured from the 33 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Specimen Collection11 roles33.3%
- Cardiac Catheterization8 roles24.2%
- Phlebotomy4 roles12.1%
- Infection Control3 roles9.1%
Employers hiring Nursing Assistants
6 in total, most open roles first.
- VAVeterans Health Administration21 roles
- CCCleveland Clinic7 roles

- AdventHealth1 role
- ISIndian Health Service1 role
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