Nursing Assistants
SOC Code: 31-1131 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Nursing Assistants. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $48,734 | $53,435 | $58,136 | $62,837 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $47,382 | $52,354 | $57,346 | $62,317 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,325 | $48,402 | $52,458 | $56,534 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $42,245 | $46,800 | $51,334 | $55,890 |
| Salem, OR | $41,829 | $46,176 | $50,523 | $54,870 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $42,661 | $46,675 | $50,690 | $54,704 |
| Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $39,354 | $44,450 | $49,546 | $54,642 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $43,659 | $47,112 | $50,544 | $53,997 |
| Bend, OR | $43,597 | $46,883 | $50,190 | $53,477 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $43,597 | $46,883 | $50,170 | $53,456 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Administration and Management | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.1 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.0 |
| Psychology | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 38.7% |
| Some college | 24.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 12.2% |
| Associate's degree | 9.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.1% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 3.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.8% |
| Less than high school | 2.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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