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Get Access To All JobsYou’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
CNA, Hospital - MedSurg Division - ICC, IPM, IPS, Nursing Resources, or ONU (0.6 or 0.9 FTE)
NURSING RESOURCES (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
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Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Employment Status: 0.9 or 0.6
Hours per Pay Period: Varies
Starting Wage DOE: $17.00 - $21.25
Nights: $2.00/hr
Weekends: $0.50/hr
This position may be eligible for a $2000 sign-on incentive
Please note, you will be considered for the following units and may receive offers for one or more of them:
- Inpatient Cancer Care
- Inpatient Ortho Neuro
- Inpatient Medical
- Inpatient Surgical
- Nursing Resources (Float Pool)
Under general supervision of a licensed Nurse assists in the delivery of patient/resident care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient/resident and family.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Utilizing a holistic approach, performs basic nursing care and treatments within scope of practice as directed by the licensed nurse to include the goal-directed plan of care for the patient.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient need and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to, activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output measurements and hourly rounding.
- Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
- Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Supports the Magnet Model of quality nursing care.
- Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients/residents, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Acts as a resource, role model and mentor. Responds to questions and assists with problem resolution.
- Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational and continuing education requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- For level II: Completes yearly level II competency checklist.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Six months clinical experience in a health care institution performing patient/resident care, preferred
Certifications and Licenses
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.
You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.
About us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.
CNA, Hospital - MedSurg Division - ICC, IPM, IPS, Nursing Resources, or ONU (0.6 or 0.9 FTE)
NURSING RESOURCES (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
req12112
Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Employment Status: 0.9 or 0.6
Hours per Pay Period: Varies
Starting Wage DOE: $17.00 - $21.25
Nights: $2.00/hr
Weekends: $0.50/hr
This position may be eligible for a $2000 sign-on incentive
Please note, you will be considered for the following units and may receive offers for one or more of them:
- Inpatient Cancer Care
- Inpatient Ortho Neuro
- Inpatient Medical
- Inpatient Surgical
- Nursing Resources (Float Pool)
Under general supervision of a licensed Nurse assists in the delivery of patient/resident care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient/resident and family.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
- Utilizing a holistic approach, performs basic nursing care and treatments within scope of practice as directed by the licensed nurse to include the goal-directed plan of care for the patient.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient need and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to, activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output measurements and hourly rounding.
- Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
- Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care. Supports the Magnet Model of quality nursing care.
- Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients/residents, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Acts as a resource, role model and mentor. Responds to questions and assists with problem resolution.
- Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational and continuing education requirements.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- For level II: Completes yearly level II competency checklist.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Six months clinical experience in a health care institution performing patient/resident care, preferred
Certifications and Licenses
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana.
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in C.N.A.
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation requirements
H-1B approval for C.N.A. roles hinges on whether the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Review the O*NET profile for your exact job code and confirm your employer's job description reflects that degree requirement, not just a certification.
Target hospital systems with active LCA histories
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems file LCAs far more consistently than nursing homes or home care agencies. Search Migrate Mate to filter C.N.A. openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history, so you're not guessing who will sponsor.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay the higher of the actual or prevailing wage for your location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your county before your offer letter is finalized, since underpaying invalidates the LCA.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
All H-1B employers are legally required to participate in E-Verify. Ask HR to confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after you've signed. An employer who can't confirm E-Verify participation cannot legally employ you on H-1B status.
Understand the cap-subject filing window for your start date
Most C.N.A. roles fall under the standard H-1B cap, with registrations opening in March for an October 1 start. If you're currently on OPT, map your OPT end date against the lottery timeline so you know whether a cap-gap extension covers any gap.
Request premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, reducing adjudication to 15 business days. If your OPT expires within a few months of your projected start date or your employer needs certainty before onboarding, ask HR to include premium processing in the petition.
H-1B Visa C.N.A.: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a C.N.A. role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. A C.N.A. job description that lists only a state certification, without a degree requirement in nursing, healthcare science, or a related field, is unlikely to meet the specialty occupation threshold. Employers who frame the role around clinical research, complex care coordination, or specialized units have had more success.
Which types of healthcare employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for C.N.A. positions?
Large academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and integrated hospital systems file LCAs for C.N.A. roles more consistently than smaller outpatient clinics or residential care facilities. VA and government-affiliated hospitals are also cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery window. Browse Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing histories for this role.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect C.N.A. job offers?
Your employer must certify through the LCA that they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. For C.N.A. roles, this wage is set by DOL using Bureau of Labor Statistics data and varies by geographic area. If the offered salary falls below the prevailing wage for your county, the LCA will be denied before it ever reaches USCIS, so confirm the wage tier early in negotiations.
Can I switch C.N.A. employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start. Confirm the new employer is E-Verify enrolled and that their job description still supports the specialty occupation standard.
What documents should I prepare before a C.N.A. employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your state C.N.A. certification, official transcripts showing a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, your current I-94, any prior visa approval notices, and a detailed employment verification letter from your current or most recent employer. If your degree is from a foreign institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized evaluator is typically required. Having these ready before the March registration window opens avoids delays.