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Certified Nursing Aide

Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board$17.08–$24.50/hrPosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

Open in 4 locations

Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

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How this pay compares

This posting states $17.08–$23.12 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Tennessee post a median of $18.71 an hour, the middle half $16.88–$20.07, across 60 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Tennessee earn a median of $18.27 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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What Tennessee requires of a certified nursing assistant

Certified nurse aide on the Tennessee Nurse Aide Registry, from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission (Nurse Aide Registry); exam run by Credentia under contract.

  • Training: at least 75 hours.
  • Exam: NNAAP knowledge and skills exams run by Credentia; the 2024 handbook says both must be passed within two years of finishing training.

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  • 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

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home (TSVH) – Clarksville is a long-term care and skilled nursing facility dedicated to serving Tennessee veterans and their families. Located in one of the fastest-growing areas in the country, our facility has been a leader in nursing home care for over 25 years and is consistently ranked in the top 3% for quality care according to CMS.

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) for full-time and PRN opportunities in our fast-paced, resident-focused facility.

If you are a dedicated CNA, ask yourself

  • Do you want stability and regular working hours?
  • Do you want to work in a 5-star facility with appropriate staffing and resources?
  • Do you want to work where you have the supplies you need to do your job well?
  • Do you enjoy spending time with veterans and hearing their stories first-hand?
  • Do you want to be part of a close-knit, supportive team?

If you answered yes, we would like to speak with you.

Benefits

TSVH offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
  • Shift differentials
  • Weekend differentials
  • State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% employer-funded (full-time employees vest after 5 years)
  • State of Tennessee medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, cancer/accident, disability, and long-term care insurance options
  • ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
  • Paid time off (vacation)
  • Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
  • Bereavement leave
  • Double pay for selected holidays worked
  • Flexible spending accounts for childcare and medical expenses
  • Deferred compensation plans (401(k) and 457)

Qualifications

  • Current and active Nurse Aide Certification
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Information

Qualified candidates who are passionate about serving veterans and delivering high-quality long-term care are encouraged to apply.

From Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board's job posting for Clarksville, TN, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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