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Certified Nurse Aide roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a specialized degree and the employer files a Labor Condition Application certifying prevailing wages. Healthcare systems, nursing facilities, and hospital networks are among the most active H-1B sponsors for direct patient care roles.
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Job Type: Full Time - Days
Schedule: 3 x 12 - 7am – 7pm
Must have the ability to work weekdays as well as weekends - Not just Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Your experience matters:
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Northwest Arkansas 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 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 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.
More About Our Team:
We pride ourselves on exceptional teamwork, we support one another to deliver safe compassionate care.
Our strong collaboration and commitment to best practices lead to positive patient outcomes and a high-quality healing environment.
How you'll contribute:
A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) who excels in this role:
- The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for delivering basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, supporting patients' comfort and assisting with daily living activities and clinical procedures.
Essential Functions
- Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
- Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
- Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
- Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment with attention to ventilation and lighting.
- Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling of patient belongings.
- Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Education: Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
License: Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.
Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nurse Aide joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Job Type: Full Time - Days
Schedule: 3 x 12 - 7am – 7pm
Must have the ability to work weekdays as well as weekends - Not just Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Your experience matters:
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Northwest Arkansas 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 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 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.
More About Our Team:
We pride ourselves on exceptional teamwork, we support one another to deliver safe compassionate care.
Our strong collaboration and commitment to best practices lead to positive patient outcomes and a high-quality healing environment.
How you'll contribute:
A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) who excels in this role:
- The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for delivering basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, supporting patients' comfort and assisting with daily living activities and clinical procedures.
Essential Functions
- Perform basic patient care tasks including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Provide general nursing support such as positioning, lifting, turning, and using special equipment.
- Assist with toileting needs using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation to the bathroom.
- Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake/output measurements accurately and document in a timely manner.
- Prepare patient rooms for admission and transfer, ensuring cleanliness and equipment readiness.
- Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe environment with attention to ventilation and lighting.
- Support patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including handling of patient belongings.
- Answer patient call lights, phones, and pages, responding promptly and appropriately.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required
Education: Completion of a nursing assistant training course.
Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute care or long-term care setting preferred.
License: Current state certification as a Nursing Assistant.
Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.
Connect with a Recruiter:
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nurse Aide joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Certified Nurse Aide
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval requires a role tied to a specific bachelor's-level field. Pull the O*NET profile for Certified Nurse Aide and confirm your degree aligns with the listed knowledge domains before applying to sponsored positions.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter for healthcare employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for CNA and nursing support roles. Employers with consistent LCA history are far more likely to sponsor than those filing for the first time.
Check state nurse aide registry requirements early
Most states require CNA certification through their own registry before you can work in a licensed facility. Confirm your home-country credentials meet the state's reciprocity rules before your employer starts the H-1B filing process with USCIS.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment during offer negotiations
Federal contractors and most large healthcare systems are required to use E-Verify. Confirming your prospective employer is enrolled saves time after the H-1B is approved and signals they have experience onboarding sponsored workers.
Request the prevailing wage tier in writing
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job title, SOC code, and work location. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage level, so knowing the tier before negotiating your offer protects your eligibility.
Prepare clinical documentation before the I-129 is filed
USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence asking for proof that the CNA role requires a specialized degree. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations, and any state-issued certifications so your employer's attorney can respond quickly if one arrives.
H-1B Visa Certified Nurse Aide: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Nurse Aide role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. A standard CNA role that accepts any certificate holder typically does not meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles structured to require a bachelor's degree in nursing, health sciences, or a directly related field have a stronger case. The employer must document the degree requirement in the LCA and H-1B petition filed with USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for CNA roles?
Large hospital systems, long-term care networks, and federally qualified health centers are the most common sponsors because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure for immigration filings. Smaller private nursing homes rarely sponsor due to cost and administrative complexity. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for healthcare roles on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
How does state CNA certification affect my H-1B timeline?
Your employer can begin the H-1B filing process before you complete state certification, but most facilities won't let you start work until your name appears on the state nurse aide registry. If your home-country training doesn't meet the state's competency exam requirements, plan for up to 90 days to complete the testing and registration process after you arrive.
Can my employer file the H-1B petition before I pass the state competency exam?
Yes. USCIS adjudicates the H-1B petition based on degree requirements and the specialty occupation standard, not state licensure status. Your employer files Form I-129 and the certified LCA independently of your state registry status. You'll need the state certification in place before your first patient care shift, but it doesn't block the federal petition from moving forward.
What happens to my H-1B status if my CNA certification lapses or my state registration expires?
Letting your state certification lapse while on H-1B status creates a compliance problem for your employer. The LCA and H-1B petition are tied to a specific role and worksite. If you can no longer legally perform CNA duties due to a lapsed credential, your employer must stop assigning you patient care work and notify USCIS of any material change in employment conditions.