CNA / Day Shift / 6am-6pm

Nashville, Tennessee

As a CNA, you’ll provide essential care that helps patients thrive, while we provide the support and recognition you deserve.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 29

Shift and hours: Day Shift · 6am - 6pm CNA / Day Shift / 6am-6pm Work Hours: 6am - 6pm (Full-Time and Part-Time options available)
Unit and setting: Senior Care At Lakeshore Meadows, we're redefining what it means to work in senior care.senior care
License: CNA license Must have an active TN Cna license.active TN CNA license
Term: Permanent Work Hours: 6am - 6pm (Full-Time and Part-Time options available)Full-Time and Part-Time options available

Do you qualify?

License: active TN CNA license Must have an active TN Cna license. Check your license
Certification: Certified Nursing Assist Licenses & Certifications Required Certified Nursing Assist

Preferred

Experience: Long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar experience Long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar experience is preferred but not required.

What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $2,500
Bonus: $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Full-Time, $1,250 SIGN-ON Bonus for Part-TimeFull-Time
Bonus: $1,250 SIGN-ON BonusPart-Time
Extra pay: $5 shift diff on weekends Pay : up to $23 an hour ($5 shift diff on weekends)
Bonus: Bonuses for Overtime Bonuses for Overtime: Get rewarded for going the extra mile.
Extra pay: Shift Differentials Shift Differentials: Earn more for working evenings and nights.working evenings and nights

Benefits

BenefitsOnShift Wallet daily and weekly pay options
BenefitsFlexible SchedulesFlexible Schedules: Customize your shifts to fit your life.
BenefitsBlock Scheduling AvailableBlock Scheduling Available: Enjoy predictability and stability.
BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, and personal daysGenerous Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and personal days included.
BenefitsComprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceComprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
BenefitsAdvancement OpportunitiesAdvancement Opportunities: Your career growth is our priority.

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BenefitsContinued EducationContinued Education: We invest in your professional development.
BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan: Share in our success.
Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Health Coverage
OnShift Wallet early wage access

The role and schedule

Day to day: provide essential care that helps patients thrive As a CNA, you’ll provide essential care that helps patients thrive, while we provide the support and recognition you deserve.
Weekends: Weekends required

The workplace

Lakeshore Meadows

Hiring organization

Address: 8044 Coley Davis Road, Nashville, TN, 37221

Workplace: The Meadows Senior Community.

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Must have an active TN Cna license.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for Full-Time, $1,250 SIGN-ON Bonus for Part-Time

Join a Team That Puts You First

Are you ready to elevate your career in caregiving? At Lakeshore Meadows, we're redefining what it means to work in senior care. Join a team that values your growth, rewards your dedication, and empowers you to make a real impact.

Your Role

If you have the heart to serve others and want to work in an environment where you’re truly valued, this is the place for you. As a CNA, you’ll provide essential care that helps patients thrive, while we provide the support and recognition you deserve.

Get Paid Your Way!

Experience the freedom of financial flexibility with OnShift Wallet – access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly, anytime, anywhere. Weekly and daily pay options are just the beginning of what makes working with us extraordinary .

Work Hours: 6am - 6pm (Full-Time and Part-Time options available) Pay : up to $23 an hour ($5 shift diff on weekends)

Experience

CNA License Required. Long-term care, skilled nursing, or similar experience is preferred but not required. We’ll help you succeed!

Why Join Us?

Our competitive benefits package includes

Flexible Schedules: Customize your shifts to fit your life.

Block Scheduling Available: Enjoy predictability and stability.

Bonuses for Overtime: Get rewarded for going the extra mile.

Shift Differentials: Earn more for working evenings and nights.

Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and personal days included.

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Advancement Opportunities: Your career growth is our priority.

Continued

Education

We invest in your professional development.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Share in our success.

Why NHC Lakeshore Meadows

A supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions matter.

Opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

A mission-driven organization that prioritizes patient care and community well-being.

About NHC

National HealthCare Corporation is a nationally recognized leader in senior care, known for innovation and quality. At Lakeshore Meadows, we embrace a culture of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our patients and communities.

Ready to join a team that puts you first? Apply today and take the next step in your caregiving journey. Learn more about us at https://nhccare.com/locations/the-meadows/ (https://nhccare.com/locations/the-meadows/)

Start your journey with Lakeshore Meadows today and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. EOE

Licenses & Certifications Required

Certified Nursing Assist

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What's around it?

The Meadows Senior Community · Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Life in Nashville, TN

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals who want walkability without living on Broadway cluster in The Gulch (37203)—luxury high-rises, rooftop bars, boutiques, and walks into Downtown, Demonbreun, and Midtown—or in Germantown and Sulphur Dell just north of the capitol, where restored historic homes sit beside townhomes, coffee, and the city farmers market. East Nashville across the Cumberland, especially Five Points and Boscobel Heights, mixes cottages, bungalows, and modern infill with independent restaurants and a short drive to Nissan Stadium. The roughly 15-20 minute ring includes 12th South (Saturday store-hopping), Hillsboro Village and Belmont, Melrose near 8th Avenue, Sylvan Park, Wedgewood-Houston, Midtown/Demonbreun, and Green Hills (Trader Joe's and Whole Foods). Salemtown and Hope Gardens are closer-in, more residential, and often cheaper than Germantown; The Gulch is repeatedly called a poor fit for families.

Young professionals who want walkability without living on Broadway cluster in The Gulch (37203)—luxury high-rises, rooftop bars, boutiques, and walks into Downtown, Demonbreun, and Midtown—or in Germantown and Sulphur Dell just north of the capitol, where restored historic homes sit beside townhomes, coffee, and the city farmers market. East Nashville across the Cumberland, especially Five Points and Boscobel Heights, mixes cottages, bungalows, and modern infill with independent restaurants and a short drive to Nissan Stadium.

The roughly 15-20 minute ring includes 12th South (Saturday store-hopping), Hillsboro Village and Belmont, Melrose near 8th Avenue, Sylvan Park, Wedgewood-Houston, Midtown/Demonbreun, and Green Hills (Trader Joe's and Whole Foods). Salemtown and Hope Gardens are closer-in, more residential, and often cheaper than Germantown; The Gulch is repeatedly called a poor fit for families.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: legacysouth.com Source 2: nashvilleguru.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundLocal guides treat near-downtown as roughly a 15-minute drive in typical traffic, or a five-to-ten-minute rideshare from the inner ring. A longtime resident put Hillsboro Village, 12th South, Melrose, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, and Crieve Hall in a 15-20 minute band, stressing that time of day matters more than the map. There is no real mass-transit system; people drive I-65 and surface streets, rush hour has stretched into rush hours, and Titans games or rain can wreck a trip. Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Clarksville are the 35-40 minute affordability trade; Mt. Juliet runs 40-plus minutes; Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and farther Clarksville can approach an hour. Parking is painful in Broadway/SoBro high-rises and easier in East Nashville, Germantown, and the middle ring; sources do not map specific hospital campuses, so time your own drive at shift change.

Local guides treat near-downtown as roughly a 15-minute drive in typical traffic, or a five-to-ten-minute rideshare from the inner ring. A longtime resident put Hillsboro Village, 12th South, Melrose, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, and Crieve Hall in a 15-20 minute band, stressing that time of day matters more than the map.

There is no real mass-transit system; people drive I-65 and surface streets, rush hour has stretched into rush hours, and Titans games or rain can wreck a trip. Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Clarksville are the 35-40 minute affordability trade; Mt. Juliet runs 40-plus minutes; Smyrna, Murfreesboro, and farther Clarksville can approach an hour.

Parking is painful in Broadway/SoBro high-rises and easier in East Nashville, Germantown, and the middle ring; sources do not map specific hospital campuses, so time your own drive at shift change.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: legacysouth.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsThe city's greenway system spans nearly 100 miles; residents single out forested Richland Creek Greenway and Shelby Bottoms Greenway for water views, plus a newer Gulch bike path toward Capitol View. Radnor Lake State Park is the standard pick for hiking and wildlife. Centennial Park pairs a trail around Lake Watauga with a full-size Parthenon replica; downtown's 11-acre Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park adds a 0.9-mile paved history loop beside the Farmers' Market and Tennessee State Museum. Percy and Edwin Warner Parks, Shelby Bottoms Park, Riverfront Park, Cumberland Park, Dragon Park, and the Natchez Trace Parkway/Old Natchez Trace Trail fill out weekend miles; Percy Priest Lake is the paddleboard option. Golfers use Hermitage Golf Course and Gaylord Springs Golf Links.

The city's greenway system spans nearly 100 miles; residents single out forested Richland Creek Greenway and Shelby Bottoms Greenway for water views, plus a newer Gulch bike path toward Capitol View. Radnor Lake State Park is the standard pick for hiking and wildlife.

Centennial Park pairs a trail around Lake Watauga with a full-size Parthenon replica; downtown's 11-acre Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park adds a 0.9-mile paved history loop beside the Farmers' Market and Tennessee State Museum. Percy and Edwin Warner Parks, Shelby Bottoms Park, Riverfront Park, Cumberland Park, Dragon Park, and the Natchez Trace Parkway/Old Natchez Trace Trail fill out weekend miles; Percy Priest Lake is the paddleboard option.

Golfers use Hermitage Golf Course and Gaylord Springs Golf Links.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: thehonestlocal.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: getyourguide.com Source 4: seeingtennessee.com Source 5: trolleytours.com Source 6: nashvilleguru.com Source 7: youtube.com

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Living in Nashville

Nashville sells itself as Music City—daily live sets on Broadway, the Ryman, Bridgestone Arena—but a nurse's real life is more Germantown townhomes, East Nashville bungalows around Five Points, 12th South, or Green Hills than a SoBro high-rise. The Gulch is the walkable luxury-condo choice if you want rooftops and a short rideshare to dinner; it is not a family neighborhood. Most close-in areas run 15-20 minutes to downtown; skip mass transit hopes and budget I-65 time if you chase cheaper Hendersonville, Gallatin, or Clarksville (35-40 minutes). Homes that were $350,000 in 2020 are described as $600,000-plus, with metro averages near $534,000 to buy and $1,741 to rent. What you get: nearly 100 miles of greenways (Shelby Bottoms, Richland Creek), Radnor Lake, Centennial Park's Parthenon, the Farmers' Market beside Bicentennial Mall, and a food scene from Bongo Java to Henrietta Red and East Side independents. People are genuinely conversational. Summers are humid, pollen is brutal, Metro schools are mixed, and tourist traffic plus Titans nights will test you.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: legacysouth.com Source 2: nashvilleguru.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: seeingtennessee.com Source 7: trolleytours.com Source 8: quora.com

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