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C.N.A. roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a specialized body of knowledge and at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. Many hospital systems and long-term care networks file LCAs for certified nursing assistants, particularly in high-demand units where credential requirements push the role into specialty occupation territory.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Woodsedge
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1000 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $20.02 - $26.21
Pay Info: $10,000 bonus (eligible employees)
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
- CNA training and certification is provided!
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Salary Increases
- Referral Bonuses
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Compassionate Leave
- Education Assistance
- Scholarships and Sponsorships
- Continuing Education
- Years of Service Recognition Program
- Verizon and AT&T Discounts
- Hotel Discounts
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Shift Differentials
- Early access to pay
Job Summary
Provides resident centered personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining vital signs, psychosocial support and other personal cares. Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercise. Completes tasks related to dining and food preparation. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Provides a positive dining experience. Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner. Accurately documents outcomes related to resident cares, medications/treatments, behaviors, activities and dietary. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational; follows consistent hand washing and Personal Protective Equipment use. Provides assistance/documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. Must possess a desire to work with residents in sub-acute care and long term care.
Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.
When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0264426
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Woodsedge
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1000 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $20.02 - $26.21
Pay Info: $10,000 bonus (eligible employees)
Union Position: Yes
Department Details
- CNA training and certification is provided!
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Salary Increases
- Referral Bonuses
- Advancement Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Compassionate Leave
- Education Assistance
- Scholarships and Sponsorships
- Continuing Education
- Years of Service Recognition Program
- Verizon and AT&T Discounts
- Hotel Discounts
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Shift Differentials
- Early access to pay
Job Summary
Provides resident centered personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining vital signs, psychosocial support and other personal cares. Assists residents in transferring, repositioning and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercise. Completes tasks related to dining and food preparation. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. Provides a positive dining experience. Provides the right medication to the right person at the right time in the right dose and by the right route ensuring all changes in medication are responded to in a timely manner. Accurately documents outcomes related to resident cares, medications/treatments, behaviors, activities and dietary. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational; follows consistent hand washing and Personal Protective Equipment use. Provides assistance/documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. Must possess a desire to work with residents in sub-acute care and long term care.
Qualifications
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.
When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0264426
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No
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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.