PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Nursing Assistant-Intensive Care Unit

Veterans Health Administration · Wilkes Barre, PA

$37k–$55k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationWilkes Barre, PA
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Posted7 days ago
  • Requisition888123300
  • ProfessionCertified Nursing Assistant

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Nursing Assistant-Intensive Care Unit in Wilkes Barre, PA. The employer published a pay range of $37k–$55k 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

Nursing Assistant - vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf Major Duties Include but not limited to: Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in an inpatient/outpatient setting under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, specimen collection, etc.

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

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $22.16 per hour, is 5% above the median of 20 CNA postings with published pay in Pennsylvania ($21.02 per hour).

$20$22

All Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania · Certified Nursing Assistant jobs nationwide

Wilkes Barre, PA at a glance

  • $19.77/hrmedian pay, Pennsylvania
  • $18–$22middle half of earners, per hour
  • Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour.

Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania state guide

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.

Free pay report

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

  • Veterans Health AdministrationLebanon, PA$24.69/hr
  • Select MedicalJohnstown, PA$21.02/hr
  • AmedisysJohnstown, PA$20.50/hr

See all employers by name, how pay is moving and the roles that pay more.

Get the free pay reportFree for candidates · email only

Typical requirements

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

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

Similar roles

Check my pay