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Veterans Home - Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Tennessee State Veterans Homes Board$16.42–$22.23/hrHumboldt, TNPosted 5mo agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $16.42–$22.23 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 within 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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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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About the job

Now Hiring - Certified Nursing Assistant’s. We are hiring for all three shifts. 7AM - 3PM, 3PM - 11PM, & 11PM to 7AM at an exciting and face-paced nursing facility in Humboldt, TN.

Humboldt, Tennessee is among the fastest growing areas in our country, which brings both excitement and big opportunities to the area. Tennessee State Veterans’ Home is a long-term care and skilled nursing facility dedicated to caring for Tennessee veterans and their families. Consistently ranked in the top 3% for quality care according to CMS, Tennessee State Veterans’ Home has been a leader in Nursing Home care for over 25 years.

We are currently looking for Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) who will work closely with licensed Nurses and other team members to meet the needs of our residents and to ensure high quality care is maintained. The CNA will work with assigned residents to administer to their personal needs; bathing, feeding, daily hygiene, toileting, lifting, turning and repositioning. Both full-time and PRN opportunities are available.

If you are a talented and dedicated Certified Nurse Aide, ask yourself:

  • Do you want stability & regular working hours?
  • Do you want to work in a facility with a budget and staffing to maintain quality 5 star levels?
  • Do you want to work in a facility where you do not have to worry about running out of supplies to “get the job done”?
  • Do you want to hang-out with war veterans and hear their heroic stories first hand?
  • Do you want to work in a facility were you are part of a close-knit family?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk with you!

BENEFITS

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you won’t find anywhere else!

  • Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
  • Shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service.
  • State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long term care insurance
  • 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 child care and medical expenses
  • Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a current & active Nursing Certification. Must be a caring individual who is willing to assist in any way possible to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our residents. Individual must be able to work independently and make decisions when circumstances warrant to meet the needs of residents and be flexible in work habits to meet needs of residents or nursing staff. Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, families and visitors. Must be able to read and understand standard English and be willing to work as part of a caring team to provide the best possible care for our residents.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES Current and active Nurse Aide Certification.

OPEN POSITIONS

  • Certified Nurse Aide: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Certified Nurse Aide: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Certified Nurse Aide: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  • Certified Nurse Aide PRN

NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Employment and Professional References Required.' We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Work Remotely

  • No

~ TSVH is an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

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

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