If you’re looking to get your foot in the door of the health care industry, but don’t have the experience needed for an advanced clinical role, working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) offers you a fantastic opportunity to begin your VA career, and do fulfilling work caring for Veterans.
This week is National Nursing Assistants Week, recognizing the many certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who work in our facilities nationwide, and it marks the perfect occasion to learn about this important career.
It also serves as the perfect time to start your own career journey with VA!
CNA positions are considered entry-level opportunities, and you can earn a certification in as little as 4 weeks, making it a great choice for anyone looking to enter the field quickly. With this lower barrier to entry, working as a CNA is a perfect opportunity to ease your way into health care and find out if this kind of work is for you.
In turn, VA makes additional options available to you that help shape your new job into a long-term career. Whether you’re looking at premium employment benefits or the challenge of taking your career to the leadership level, there’s room for you at VA.
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Visit VAcareers.va.gov to learn more about CNA jobs and how you can get started on the path to a rewarding career serving Veterans alongside us.
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