About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare — Veterans' Services (Part-time).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to support inpatient mental health care on a clinical unit. This role focuses on direct patient care, therapeutic communication, observation, and assisting licensed nursing staff with treatments and daily living activities. This posting follows best practices used by third‑party recruiters to ensure clear expectations and compliance with US hiring laws.

• Location: Madison, WI
• Employment type: Part-time
• Hourly pay: $18.72 — $30.56 per hour
• Job levels considered: GS‑03 through GS‑05 (entry → advanced)

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What You’ll Do

• Provide direct patient care on an inpatient mental health unit under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility).
• Observe and document patients’ physical and emotional status; report deviations to supervisors promptly.
• Support basic diagnostic and treatment procedures (e.g., specimen collection, blood glucose checks, bladder scans) as trained and permitted.
• Use therapeutic communication and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and families.
• Participate in patient/resident de-escalation and emergency interventions when needed; assist until licensed clinicians arrive.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new Nursing Assistants when assigned (typically at higher grades).

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Qualifications

Minimum (basic) requirements — all candidates must meet the following:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizenship may be required per the client’s policy).
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Six months of general experience, OR one year of education above high school with relevant coursework, OR completion of a short specialized Nursing Assistant training program.

Grade‑specific qualification examples (Confidential Client will place candidates at the appropriate grade based on experience/education):

• GS‑03 — Entry level: meets basic requirements.
• GS‑04 — Mid level: one year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant (or related medical experience) OR two years of post‑secondary education in health‑related studies. Demonstrated ability to contribute to care plans and patient recovery.
• GS‑05 — Advanced: one year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS‑04 OR a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in health‑related courses. Ability to perform a full range of nursing support tasks, lead orientation of new NAs, and respond to emergent situations.

Required skills/abilities:

• Strong observational skills and the ability to report changes in patient condition promptly.
• Safe use of equipment and supplies for basic clinical tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, and clinical teams.
• Ability to remain calm and act appropriately during emergent events (basic life support awareness, bleeding control, behavior crisis assistance).

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Preferred

• Prior experience in inpatient mental health, psychiatric, or behavioral health settings.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent state credential.
• Experience with therapeutic communication techniques and de-escalation.
• Prior preceptor or training responsibilities.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay range: $18.72 — $30.56 per hour (visible on this posting; actual pay offered will be set by the hiring client and based on grade/experience).
• Schedule: Part-time; specific shifts and hours will be communicated during screening and interview stages.
• Benefits and additional compensation (if offered) are administered by the hiring client and will be detailed to candidates during the process.

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Location & Work Environment

• Worksite: Inpatient mental health unit — Madison, WI.
• This role involves direct patient contact in a hospital or facility setting. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please request during the hiring process.

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Hiring Process & Compliance

Careertakes follows best practices used by third‑party recruiters: we screen candidates for required qualifications, verify credentials where needed, and forward qualified applicants to the hiring client (Confidential Client) for final interviews and selection. All hiring decisions are made by the client.

This posting complies with applicable US hiring laws. If you have questions about accommodations, background checks, or how your data will be used during recruitment, please contact Careertakes through the platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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