Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - West Tower- Day Shift

Facility

Cox Health South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

1033 Neuro 800 West Tower South

24

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Day Shift (United States of America)

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Obtain information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and report any changes in patient condition.

Cox Health is proud to be a Level I Stroke and Trauma Center, and our 800 Neuro‑Ortho unit plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to these patients. As a 26‑bed unit, we specialize in treating a wide range of complex conditions, including stroke, trauma, and neurosurgical cases. Our patient population is diverse, ranging in age from 18 to 102, offering a broad spectrum of clinical experiences.

The 800 unit is a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where each day presents new challenges and rewarding opportunities. Our team is known for its unwavering dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. What truly sets us apart is our strong culture of teamwork and support—every staff member is valued, and no one faces the day alone. Compassion, collaboration, and pride in our work define who we are and guide everything we do.

Career ladder up to $1

Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply.

Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff. During clinical rotation, may perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties within their scope of practice as directed.

While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.

• Education:
  Preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience:
  • 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long‑term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years
  • Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years
  • Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program
  • Must have Missouri CNA License or MO CNA Appendix and MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
• Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exhibits valuable time management skills
  • Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multi‑tasking environment
  • Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis
  • Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • BLS must be obtained within 90 days