Certified Nursing Aide
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.
Tennessee
4 open- $17.08–$23.12/hr
Clarksville, TN (opens on this page)
Posted 3w ago
- $17.08–$23.12/hr
Cleveland, TN (opens on this page)
Posted 1mo ago
- $17.08–$23.12/hr
Murfreesboro, TN (opens on this page)
Posted 2mo ago
- $17.08–$24.50/hr
Knoxville, TN (opens on this page)
Posted 1y+ ago
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).
Certified nursing assistants in Tennessee: pay by town and employer
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.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Tennessee
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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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