Please apply here if you are interested in joining the next Mission Health CNA Training Program cohort.
Our next CNA Training Program will begin on January 18th, 2027. It is an in-person, 7 week long course that requires a Monday to Friday commitment. This is a paid program and we will only be accepting 40 students into each cohort. A maximum of 8 hours can be missed during the 7 weeks of class as mandated by the state of NC. You may be required to start one week in advance to ensure you will be admitted into the program without delay. To take the state exam, you must maintain good standing and an 80% or higher in the program to pass. HCA will also cover testing fees and test prep books. Upon completion of the program, you will have the opportunity to interview for a benefits-eligible CNA position.
Upon application, we will email you with further information about this program and our other upcoming cohort dates. In this email, our program expectations will be listed along with our information session dates. Each cohort will have an information session, attendance at this session is the only way to secure an interview slot and be considered for a seat in the program.
What qualifications you will need:
- Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
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Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
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Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
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Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
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Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
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Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Mission Hospital (https://www.missionhealth.org/locations/mission-hospital) , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children's hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Nursing Assistant Emergency Department opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
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