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Nursing Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Indianapolis, IN

$40k–$61k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationIndianapolis, IN
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Posted8 days ago
  • Requisition887981100
  • ProfessionCertified Nursing Assistant

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Nursing Assistant in Indianapolis, IN. The employer published a pay range of $40k–$61k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other certified nursing assistant roles before you apply.

Nursing assistants help patients with daily living, take vital signs and report changes to the nursing team.

Duties from the announcement

Duties include but are not limited to: Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff Provides direct care for complex veterans Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e. behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $24.31 per hour, is 6% above the median of 1426 CNA postings with published pay across the US ($22.88 per hour).

$20$27

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Indianapolis, IN at a glance

  • $18.35/hrmedian pay, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area
  • $17–$21middle half of earners, per hour
  • 96price level, U.S. = 100
  • 14hospitals listed by CMS in Indianapolis
  • The metro median is 2% above the Indiana statewide median of $17.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.35 median hour in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood buys what $19.18 buys at the national price level.
  • Federal per diem for travel assignments in Indianapolis: $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals.
  • HRSA lists 16 active primary care shortage designations covering Marion County; shortage areas often have more openings.

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do certified nursing assistants get paid at other hospitals in the US?

  • AmedisysRichmond, IN$19.00/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthBURIEN, WA$31.52/hr
  • Emanate HealthCovina, CA$28.75/hr

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Typical requirements

  • State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing
  • BLS certification
  • Many hospital roles ask for recent patient-care experience

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