CNA Jobs in Tennessee

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in the nursing industry as they provide basic care to patients and assist nurses with medical procedures. CNA's tasks include taking patient's vital signs, helping with daily activities such as eating, bathing and walking, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Additionally, they assist with procedures like wound care and specimen collection. The role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities and enhancing patient satisfaction and care.

To become a CNA, an individual must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved education program, and pass a competency exam. Essential skills for a CNA include strong interpersonal and communication skills, physical stamina, empathy, and attention to detail. Prior to becoming a CNA, an individual may have had roles such as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Assistant, or Medical Assistant. These roles provide valuable experience and exposure to the healthcare environment and patient care, offering a solid foundation for a career as a CNA.

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Certified Nursing Assistant -CNA

  • Professional Case Management
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Signs Timely and Accurate Documentation Range of Motion All activities of daily living including light duty housekeeping, meal preparation and patient hygiene Qualifications Active certification as a CNA...

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Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA- Urgently Hiring!

  • Professional Case Management
  • Harriman, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Harriman, TN
  • 4 days ago

Signs Timely and Accurate Documentation Range of Motion All activities of daily living including light duty housekeeping, meal preparation and patient hygiene Qualifications Active certification as a CNA...

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FLEXpath Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • FLEXpath, LLC - Tennessee
  • Spring City, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Spring City, TN
  • 7 days ago

Watch the video below to see a day in the life of our CNAs!...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $27/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - up to $25/hr

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Franklin, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, TN
  • 3 days ago

." - CNA, Kansas City, MO...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Shiftkey, LLC
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN
  • 3 days ago

." - CNA, Kansas City, MO...

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Nursing Assistant-SCI and Rehab

  • US Veterans Health Administration
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Nursing Assistant-SCI and Rehab US Veterans Health Administration - 3.8 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $36,464 - $55,341 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare...

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PCT- Labor & Delivery Full Time/Night Shift

  • 001 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital District
  • Jackson, TN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 1 hour ago

Category: Nursing Unlicensed City: Jackson State: Tennessee Shift: 12 - Night (United States of America) Job Description Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager,...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Life Care Center of Hixson
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 2 hours ago

Your daily responsibilities will be to deliver direct care to patients (bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, etc.) as directed....

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CNA

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Memphis, a partner of Methodist Healthcare
  • Atoka, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atoka, TN
  • 2 hours ago

Realize Your Vision as a Nursing Assistant Assist nurses with patients and treatments as needed, including helping patients with daily personal activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating...

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Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Signature HealthCARE of Rogersville
  • Rogersville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Rogersville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

CNAs are the heart of our nursing homesdont miss a beat and apply today! Watch the video below to see a day in the life of our CNAs!...

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Rehab Setting

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

Qualifications: Current CNA Certification American Heart Association BLS 1 year of recent experience as a CNA Prior experience in a Rehab setting is prefered Rehab Certified Nursing Assistant Contract...

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Advanced Patient Care Technician

  • TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

Observe patients, document changes, and communicate them with the nursing team Help patients with daily needs (ADLs) such as eating, drinking, bathing, and moving safely Provide advanced care, including...

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FT Certified Nursing Assistant - MCCX (79256)

  • Centurion Health
  • Wartburg, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Wartburg, TN
  • 3 hours ago

The CNA works under the close direction of nursing, medical and psychiatric staff to perform direct patient care to incarcerated individuals....

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Personal Care Attendant

  • Americare
  • Collierville, TN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Collierville, TN
  • 3 hours ago

What Youll Do Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility Provide compassionate physical and emotional support while preserving...

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for CNA Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireNursing research efforts.


Highest Education Level

CNAs in Tennessee offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.4%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
Master's Degree
7.0%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CNAs in Tennessee
Less than 1 year
54.8%
None
26.7%
1-2 years
15.7%
8-10 years
2.8%


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