Hourly Wage for Nursing Unit Assistant Salary in the United States

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How much does a Nursing Unit Assistant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Nursing Unit Assistant in the United States is $16 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $15 and $19. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Nursing Unit Assistant

Genesis Health - New Sharon , ME

Provide non direct patient care as a Nursing Unit Assistant so as to achieve positive patient outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Position Highlights *Report changes in patients' condition ...

JobGet - 3 days ago

Nursing Unit Assistant

Genesis Healthcare - Vienna , ME

Provide non direct patient care as a Nursing Unit Assistant so as to achieve positive patient outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. Position Highlights *Report changes in patients' condition ...

JobGet - 17 days ago

Certified Nursing Asst/Unit Secretary - A4 CV ICU

CHRISTUS Health - Corpus Christi , TX

Working under the supervision of a nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant II acts as the primary clerical resource for the unit as well as performs various patient care activities. This is a dual role ...

Adzuna - 8 days ago

RN Unit Manager

Caldera Care - Pullman , WA

Adhere to the standards of care for the area, manages the environment to maintain resident safety and supervise staff activity and performance of nursing assistants and nurses. Unit managers will ...

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Detox Unit Assistant

Evergreen Recovery Centers - Lynnwood , WA

... unit and rooming patient; and informing nursing staff of patient reports of medication ... Washington State Department of Health Certified Nursing Assistant a plus Applicants must ...

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RN Unit Manager

The Laurels of Salisbury - Salisbury , NC

The RN Unit Manager provides, plans, coordinates or manages nursing care and health education for ... Nursing Assistants (CNA) and others. Reviews and implements all nursing procedures and systems

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What does a Nursing Unit Assistant do?

Nursing Unit Assistant

Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, cleans utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned.

August 31, 2022

Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment.

December 26, 2022

Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families.

January 31, 2023

Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences.

March 10, 2023

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times.

March 27, 2023

Assists with feeding patients in accordance with the Feeding Assistant Program once successfully completed.

April 04, 2023

Adheres to Contact and/or Droplet Precautions as indicated.

May 04, 2023

Provides additional nourishment and hydration per patient care plans.

May 06, 2023

Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents.

May 12, 2023

Participates in quality improvement activities as requested.

May 12, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Nursing Unit Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Nursing Unit Assistant ranges from $15 to $19 with the average hourly pay of $16. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $15 to $19 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $16.

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