Nursing Assistant Jobs in Georgia

Nursing assistant jobs in Georgia are concentrated in hospital systems, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care, with steady demand from entry-level aides through senior and specialized roles. The busiest hiring markets are Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where employers like Emory Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Health consistently maintain large nursing assistant workforces. Geriatric care, post-acute rehabilitation, and memory care represent the most in-demand specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles142+
Top employerPruittHealth
Top cityBrunswick, GA
Cities hiring79
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
Forsyth, Georgia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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10,000+

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Agape Comfort Care Solutions
Concord, Georgia
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$14.5 - $15.5/hr
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Journey
Appling, Georgia
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development

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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
Ashburn, Georgia
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
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10,000+

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Nursing Assistant Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brunswick
8 jobs
Atlanta
6 jobs
Decatur
6 jobs
Gainesville
6 jobs
Macon
5 jobs
Statesboro
4 jobs
Rome
3 jobs
Albany
3 jobs
Newnan
3 jobs

Nursing Assistant Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • PruittHealth
    PruittHealth37
  • CHSGa
    CHSGa18
  • Southeast Georgia Health System
    Southeast Georgia Health System9
  • Journey
    Journey4
  • H
    Hazelhurst Court Care & Rehab4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nursing assistant jobs across Georgia.

  • Active Nurse Aide listing on the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry required
  • Completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training program required
  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification required
  • Ability to perform direct patient care including lifting and repositioning patients
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for care documentation and handoffs
  • Experience with electronic health records systems preferred by most Georgia employers

Nursing Assistant Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nursing assistant in Georgia?

You become a nursing assistant in Georgia by completing a state-approved nursing assistant training program and passing the Georgia Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, which includes a written exam and a skills demonstration. Approved programs are offered through community colleges, technical colleges, and some long-term care facilities. After passing, you must register with the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry, maintained by the Georgia Medical Staffing, before working as a certified nursing assistant in the state.

Which companies hire nursing assistants in Georgia?

Companies currently hiring nursing assistants in Georgia include PruittHealth, CHSGa, and Southeast Georgia Health System, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and network of skilled nursing facilities across metro and rural counties generate consistent, year-round openings at multiple experience levels.

Which Georgia cities have the most nursing assistant jobs?

Brunswick, Atlanta, and Decatur are the Georgia cities with the most nursing assistant openings. Atlanta drives the largest share of demand through its concentration of major health systems and academic medical centers, while Augusta and Savannah follow as regional healthcare hubs anchored by institutions like Augusta University Health and St. Joseph's Candler Health System that sustain strong, ongoing nursing assistant hiring.

Are there remote nursing assistant jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're rare. Nursing assistant work is fundamentally hands-on and patient-facing, so the vast majority of positions require on-site presence in a facility or home. About 0% of nursing assistant openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those are almost exclusively limited to care coordination, telehealth support, or administrative roles that carry a nursing assistant title but do not involve direct bedside care.

How can I get hired as a nursing assistant in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a short-term nursing assistant training program at a Georgia Technical College System school, such as Georgia Piedmont Technical College or Gwinnett Technical College, which combine classroom instruction with clinical hours. Many Georgia long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, including those operated by PruittHealth and SavaSeniorCare, hire candidates who are mid-training under supervision. Candidates coming from home health aide or patient care technician roles have a strong lateral advantage. Completing the Georgia Nurse Aide Registry listing immediately after passing your competency exam is the credential that converts training into hires.

Where can I find and apply to nursing assistant jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to nursing assistant jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies. Find roles that fit your experience level, location, and schedule, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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