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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

Open roles
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Employers
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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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for NURSING ASSISTANT at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA on their site

NURSING ASSISTANT

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Tripler Army Medical Center, HI · $42,528 – $55,287

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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 ↗

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

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 ↗

AdventHealth

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 ↗

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

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 ↗

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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 ↗

Apply for Nurse at Forest Service on their site

Nurse

Forest Service

Moses Lake, WA · $74,678 – $97,087

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Licensed Practical Nurse at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA on their site

Licensed Practical Nurse

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Fort Bragg, NC · $55,557 – $72,224

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Licensed Vocational Nurse at IQVIA on their siteIQVIA

Licensed Vocational Nurse

IQVIA

Listed on IQVIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Licensed Practical Nurse at Indian Health Service on their site

Licensed Practical Nurse

Indian Health Service

Belcourt, ND · $46,655 – $73,625

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for NURSE at Department of War Education Activity on their site

NURSE

Department of War Education Activity

Fort Bragg, NC · $39 – $57 / hour

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Nurse at United Parks & Resorts on their siteUnited Parks & Resorts

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 University & Medical Center

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 ↗

CityMD

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 ↗

Apply for Medical Assistant at HonorHealth on their site

Medical Assistant

HonorHealth

Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Medical Assistant at Cleveland Clinic on their site

Medical Assistant

Cleveland Clinic

Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Medical Assistant at Quad on their siteQuad

Medical Assistant

Quad

Yorktown, IN

Listed on Quad’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Licensed Vocational Nurse at IQVIA on their siteIQVIA

Licensed Vocational Nurse

IQVIA

Listed on IQVIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Phlebotomist at AdventHealth on their siteAdventHealth

Phlebotomist

AdventHealth

ADVENTHEALTH CLERMONT HLTH PK

Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Medical Assistant at Lifepoint Hospitals on their siteLifepoint Hospitals

Medical Assistant

Lifepoint Hospitals

Vernal, UT

Listed on Lifepoint Hospitals’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Medical Assistant at Longs Drugs on their siteLongs Drugs

Medical Assistant

Longs Drugs

Detroit, MI

Listed on Longs Drugs’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Medical Assistant at Vanderbilt University & Medical Center on their siteVanderbilt University & Medical Center

Medical Assistant

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center

VANDERBILT INTEG PEDS RIVERGATE (LOC99583)

Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Skills Nursing Assistant postings ask for

Measured from the 33 open roles, not from a curated list.

Employers hiring Nursing Assistants

6 in total, most open roles first.

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