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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for unlicensed nursing assistant in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an unlicensed nursing assistant?

An Unlicensed Nursing Assistant (UNA) provides basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. Duties may include helping patients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating, as well as taking vital signs and assisting with mobility. While no formal license is required, some employers may require training or certification, such as a CNA program. UNAs play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring patients receive essential support and comfort.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an unlicensed nursing assistant?

Unlicensed Nursing Assistants often help patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. They also assist with maintaining a clean and safe patient environment, observe and report changes in a patient's condition to licensed staff, and may help move or transport patients within a facility. Although they cannot perform clinical procedures that require certification, their support is essential in maintaining patient comfort and workflow efficiency. Working closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals, they play a vital role in delivering compassionate care and ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an unlicensed nursing assistant?

To thrive as an Unlicensed Nursing Assistant, you need a basic understanding of patient care, strong observational skills, and the ability to assist with daily living activities, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with basic patient care equipment and facility-specific record-keeping systems is beneficial, though formal certification is not always required. Compassion, patience, and effective communication enable you to support patients and work well with nursing staff. These skills are crucial for providing safe, comfortable care while supporting licensed healthcare professionals in busy clinical environments.

Can you be an unlicensed nursing assistant without a degree?

Unlicensed nursing assistants, often called nursing aides or CNAs, typically do not need a degree but must complete a state-approved training program and pass a certification exam. Licensing requirements vary by state, but a formal education beyond the training program is generally not required to start working in this role. Basic skills in patient care and communication are essential for employment as an unlicensed nursing assistant.
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Infographic showing various Unlicensed Nursing Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $34,464 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Unlicensed Nursing Assistant - Float - Per Diem / Flex - 7P

Beaumont, TX • On-site

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

People enjoy working here

Respectful managers

Good training

Learn more about Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texasexternal

$30K - $39K/yr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 hours ago

Job description

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.
Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Competitive benefits are offered including:
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Unlicensed Nursing Assistant provides a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned patients. Performs patient care activities within limits of position--does NOT administer any medication or therapy; does NOT assume independent responsibility for any patient. The Unlicensed Nursing Assistant may also provide close observation of patients who are a risk to themselves or others either in person or via remote monitoring to assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  1. Provides designated and specified patient care to assigned patients under the direct supervision, consultation and notification of a licensed nurse in accordance with physicians' orders and in conformance with approved patient care standards based on previously acquired nursing skills.
  2. Records graphics, intake and output, and ADL's in the computer and flow sheet accurately and implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.
  3. Knowledgeable of the usual and stable baseline conditions (both physical and mental) of the specific patient population in which they are employed. When providing close observation of patients who are at risk of injury to themselves or others the Unlicensed Nursing Assistant positions self in patient room at bedside or in front of the patient monitoring system to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient(s) alone or out of sight unless specifically instructed by the nurse.
  4. Institutes appropriate nursing interventions that might be required to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications. Reports objective relevant observations to the licensed nurse to assist in care-planning.
  5. Communicates and interacts effectively with patients and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of patients and demonstrates ability to appropriately escalate behaviors that may place patients or others at risk for harm or injury.
  6. Utilizes equipment in the provision of patient care services safely and effectively with adaptation of equipment usage to the age and general condition of the patient, as indicated. Assists in the cleaning and sanitation of all equipment and supplies used in the unit and adheres to all guidelines regarding use of cleaning products.

Required Education and Experience
6 months - 1 year related experience
Required License/Certifications
BLS Certification
Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or transfer date

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