Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Certified Nurse Aide, CNA

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield MO is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a CNA joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

The team at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital offers a warm and welcoming culture, flexible scheduling, and work-life balance! Our leadership team provides professional growth and stability in a true team environment.

A CNA who excels in this role:

• Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patients rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care; works flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties assigned.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Missouri
• BLS certification required
• Handle with Care certification preferred
• Comfortable with frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements.
• Comfortable with regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

More about Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield, MO

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, multiple traumas, cancer, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions. The greatest feature of our rehab hospital is our dedicated team of clinicians. These rehab professionals provide the exceptional patient care for which Mercy is known, with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life.

Located off S. Southwood Rd in Springfield, Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is one of the few rehabilitation hospitals in Missouri accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) as well as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for inpatient rehabilitation.

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."