Nursing Assistants in Maryland
Nursing assistants provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare settings. They help patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating, and monitor vital signs and health status In Maryland the median pay is $43,240 a year, 2% above the national median of $42,260.
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Who is hiring in Maryland
Openings in Maryland and remote
- Nursing Assistant - Mental Health · Veterans Health Administration · Perry Point, Maryland · $44233–$69632
- Nursing Assistant-Geriatric Extended Care · Veterans Health Administration · Perry Point, Maryland · $44233–$69632
- Nursing Assistant · Veterans Health Administration · Perry Point, Maryland · $44233–$69632
- Nursing Assistant-Geriatric Extended Care · Veterans Health Administration · Baltimore, Maryland · $43637–$71247
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nursing Assistants.
Licenses and training in Maryland
Nursing Assistants pay in other states
Related occupations
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O*NET-SOC 31-1131.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland, annual.