Nursing Assistant

UW Health

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Posted Oct 5

Term: Permanent

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Certification: BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required
Education: Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required
Also asks: Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required
Also asks: Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
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Also asks: UW Medical Foundation benefits

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Experience: 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred

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An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions Qualifications Graduate of State of Wisconsin approved Nurse Aid Training Program Required Work Experience 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant Preferred Licenses & Certifications Listed on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid Registry Upon Hire Required BLS/CPR certification within 3 months Required Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Job Description UW Medical Foundation benefits

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In Beaver Dam, WI

Beaver Dam, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $959/mo
Household income: $66,673/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Beaver Dam, WI

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Beaver Dam clusters around several distinct environments, from historic residential streets near downtown to scenic waterfront properties along Beaver Dam Lake. Commuters and medical professionals often settle in quiet residential subdivisions on the city's periphery or along the Highway 151 corridor, which offers direct regional connectivity. The downtown core around Front Street and South Spring Street provides walkable neighborhood living close to murals, retail, and local gathering spots, while outlying parcels feature newer construction set against surrounding farmland.

Residential living in Beaver Dam clusters around several distinct environments, from historic residential streets near downtown to scenic waterfront properties along Beaver Dam Lake. Commuters and medical professionals often settle in quiet residential subdivisions on the city's periphery or along the Highway 151 corridor, which offers direct regional connectivity.

The downtown core around Front Street and South Spring Street provides walkable neighborhood living close to murals, retail, and local gathering spots, while outlying parcels feature newer construction set against surrounding farmland.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: special-properties.com Source 2: hometeam4u.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in Beaver Dam is straightforward and characterized by low traffic congestion, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes. Highway 151 serves as the primary regional artery, carrying commuters southwest toward Madison in approximately 40 minutes, while also linking north to Fond du Lac and connecting with Highway 33 for east-west transit across Dodge County. Most local destinations, clinics, and municipal facilities provide convenient surface-lot parking.

Daily travel in Beaver Dam is straightforward and characterized by low traffic congestion, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes. Highway 151 serves as the primary regional artery, carrying commuters southwest toward Madison in approximately 40 minutes, while also linking north to Fond du Lac and connecting with Highway 33 for east-west transit across Dodge County.

Most local destinations, clinics, and municipal facilities provide convenient surface-lot parking.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: special-properties.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: hometeam4u.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Beaver Dam Lake, which accommodates boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and weekly fishing events like Walleye Wednesday. Waterfront parks including Tahoe Park, Waterworks Park, and Crystal Lake Beach provide public water access, playgrounds, and picnic grounds, while Swan Park serves as a central hub for outdoor gatherings. Minutes outside the city, the extensive Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge offer expansive hiking trails and birdwatching, supplemented locally by golfing at Beaver Dam Country Club and Old Hickory Country Club.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Beaver Dam Lake, which accommodates boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and weekly fishing events like Walleye Wednesday. Waterfront parks including Tahoe Park, Waterworks Park, and Crystal Lake Beach provide public water access, playgrounds, and picnic grounds, while Swan Park serves as a central hub for outdoor gatherings.

Minutes outside the city, the extensive Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge offer expansive hiking trails and birdwatching, supplemented locally by golfing at Beaver Dam Country Club and Old Hickory Country Club.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: special-properties.com Source 2: visitbeaverdam.com Source 3: therectorybnb.com Source 4: beaverdamchamber.com

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Living in Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam offers healthcare professionals a relaxed, waterside lifestyle combined with manageable small-city convenience in Dodge County. Situated along Highway 151 roughly 40 minutes northeast of Madison, the city provides an easy, low-congestion commute to regional medical facilities while keeping daily errands quick and stress-free. Life here is deeply rooted in the outdoors, centered around Beaver Dam Lake for boating, kayaking, and fishing, alongside nearby trails at the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. Downtown features a walkable corridor along Front Street and South Spring Street, home to murals, local businesses, and community gathering spots like the Beaver Dam Area Community Theatre. Housing options include historic downtown homes, modern apartment rentals, and waterfront or executive properties overlooking rolling farmland. While winters are genuinely cold and nightlife is distinctly quieter than in larger metropolitan centers, nurses seeking a supportive community, accessible outdoor recreation, and balanced small-city living will find Beaver Dam a comfortable place to establish roots.

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As of 2024Source 1: special-properties.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: therectorybnb.com Source 4: beaverdamchamber.com Source 5: hometeam4u.com

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