CNA
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$22 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $20.66–$23.25, across 360 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $22.10 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Sparta Community Hospital District in Sparta reported 8 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 500,891 hours worked: 3.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 3.4 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Sparta Community Hospital
Medicare gives Sparta Community Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 85% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 2.05x · Clicks 121
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.6% · Stating an hourly rate 47.7%
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About the job
C.N.A.
Med. Surg.
Full Time : 72 Hours per pay period. Rotating weekends, & holiday schedule. 3 12 hour shifts per week, 7A - 7P or 7P - 7A, Schedule may vary.
The Med. Surg. at Sparta Community Hospital is seeking a Certified Nurse Aid who is passionate about exceptional patient care.
At Sparta Community Hospital, our nursing staff makes a significant impact on the individuals in the communities served. By choosing to work with us, you have the chance to provide essential medical services to those who may not have easy access to them otherwise.
Our Med. Surg. nursing team provides exceptional care to inpatients, swing bed, and observation patients. With a focus on ensuring continuity of care, our team handles a wide range of medical conditions and advocates for each patient's wellbeing. We take great pride in making a positive impact on the health of our community.
The clinical staff at Sparta Community Hospital build strong relationships with patients and their families. Our team is not just healthcare providers but also trusted confidants and sources of support.
In addition to our exceptional patient care, we also prioritize continuous improvement and innovation. We invest in the latest medical technologies, ensuring that our providers have access to the tools they need to deliver the best possible outcomes.
At Sparta Community Hospital, we value our employees as our greatest asset. Our generous and competitive benefits package supports your health and wellbeing, allowing for an ideal work/life balance.
As an employee of Sparta Community Hospital, benefits include but are not limited to:
- 144 HOURS OF PAID TIME OFF IN YOUR FIRST YEAR , and it just goes up from there! We acknowledge that you earn your time off! We do not segregate PTO into "separate buckets" that create use it or lose it situations.
- PTO PAY OUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Whether you take a payout at the end of the year or take the time off for yourself – your time is your time.
- ADDITIONAL PAID TIME OFF for Jury Duty, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.
- EDUCATION. Looking to advance your career? Sparta Community offers various opportunities for loan and tuition assistance.
- PAID LIFE INSURANCE POLICY to protect you and your family in case of unforeseen events.
- HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE that provide you with quality care and affordable options. We are very proud of our ability to offer employees affordable health care coverage. Over 80% of current employees rank our benefits package as "excellent"!
- RETIREMENT PLAN. We provide 4% of an employee’s wages to their retirement fund each year! In addition, all employees have the option of contributing to a 457(b) plan.
- PROFIT SHARING. We understand that our employees are the reason that we succeed, that's why in addition to your regular retirement plan contribution, we share our profits with our employees through additional retirement contributions. Over the last several years, we have been averaging a pension bonus around 5% of annualized wages to further invest in our employees’ future.
- Flexible Schedules that allow you to balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
From Sparta Community Hospital's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sparta Community Hospital
Sparta Community Hospital is a public critical access hospital with an emergency department in Sparta, IL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Sparta Community Hospital
Based in Sparta, ILHires in IllinoisPay on its listings: 90.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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