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Certified Nurse Aide jobs with green card sponsorship are filed under EB-3 skilled worker classifications, requiring employers to complete PERM labor certification before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Healthcare facilities in long-term care, rehabilitation, and home health are active PERM sponsors. Qualifying requires a state CNA license and, in most cases, documented direct patient care experience.
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Job Type: PT
Schedule: Varied
Your experience matters: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Qualifications and requirements
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Position Summary
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of the Department.
Essential Functions
Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Education: High School diploma preferred.
License / Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice; BLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
What do we offer:
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Shift differential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net, or connect with me!
About us
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
EEOC Statement
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Job Title: Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
Job Type: PT
Schedule: Varied
Your experience matters: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Qualifications and requirements
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Position Summary
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of the Department.
Essential Functions
Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Education: High School diploma preferred.
License / Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice; BLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
What do we offer:
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Shift differential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
Connect with our Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net, or connect with me!
About us
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed acute care hospital that offers exceptional care to Elko County and the surrounding areas of northeastern Nevada. The American College of Cardiology recognizes us as an accredited Chest Pain Center, and we believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.
EEOC Statement
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Nurse Aide
Verify your state CNA license transfers
PERM filings list your state license as a minimum requirement. If you're relocating, confirm your certification is recognized where the sponsoring employer operates before the labor certification is filed, since changing requirements mid-process triggers refiling.
Target long-term care facilities with PERM history
Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living chains run predictable staffing cycles and file PERM petitions regularly. Filter employers by OFLC disclosure data using the OFLC Wage Search to confirm active or recent CNA filings before applying.
Search for green card jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate indexes employers with documented green card sponsorship history for CNA and direct care roles, so you're applying to facilities that have already committed to the PERM process rather than hoping an employer will start one.
Understand prevailing wage before negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for each CNA position during PERM. The employer must pay at or above that wage for the sponsored role, so reviewing the OFLC Wage Search for your target county tells you what offer range keeps the filing compliant.
Get credential evaluations done early
Foreign nursing or care credentials must be evaluated by a USCIS-accepted evaluator before your employer submits the I-140. Starting this process before you receive an offer avoids delays that can push your priority date back by months.
Clarify employer PERM obligations at the offer stage
Many facilities sponsor but haven't run a PERM for a CNA before. At the offer stage, confirm the employer will cover filing fees, use a qualified immigration attorney, and has a timeline for submitting the labor certification to DOL.
Green Card Certified Nurse Aide: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CNA role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Certified Nurse Aide positions qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker or unskilled worker category depending on how the employer defines the role. Most PERM filings for CNAs list a state license and prior direct care experience as minimum requirements, placing them in the skilled worker subcategory. The employer completes PERM labor certification with DOL, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How is EB-3 green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a CNA?
The EB-3 green card path leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa, and it has no annual lottery. H-1B visa requires a bachelor's degree and is subject to a highly competitive random selection each fiscal year. CNA roles typically don't meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard, making EB-3 via PERM the primary route for foreign CNA candidates seeking long-term U.S. authorization.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a CNA?
DOL PERM adjudication currently runs between 12 and 20 months for standard applications, though audit selections extend that timeline. After PERM approval, USCIS processes the I-140 petition, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing. Total timelines vary significantly by country of birth due to visa backlogs, but candidates from many countries can expect two to four years from PERM filing to green card approval.
Where can I find CNA jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists CNA and direct care positions at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, filtered by role and location. Searching there connects you with facilities that have already run or are actively running PERM filings, rather than employers who are open to sponsorship in theory but have no process in place.
Can I work while my CNA green card application is pending?
Yes, in most cases. If you're already in the U.S. on a valid work-authorized status, you can continue working for the sponsoring employer while PERM and I-140 are pending. Once your I-485 adjustment of status application is filed and accepted, USCIS will issue an Employment Authorization Document if needed, allowing you to maintain continuous work authorization throughout the process.