Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - 200 E - Night Shift

Facility: CoxHealth South, 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, 65807

About the role

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. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.

About the department

200 Medical-Surgical is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients admitted from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Critical Care Units, and physician offices. The team serves a broad age range, from young adults to patients over 100 — offering diverse and valuable clinical experiences. The unit specializes in medical, surgical, and gynecologic/oncology care. Common procedures include hysterectomies, mastectomies, bowel resections, and various oncology surgeries. Chemotherapy is occasionally administered, and patients may require telemetry monitoring or oxygen support. Team members on this unit gain exposure to a wide range of diagnoses, allowing them to build a strong, versatile skill set. The unit is known for its supportive, team-focused culture and offers professional development opportunities such as precepting and advancement through the clinical ladder.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vitals
• Bathe and dress patients
• Move patients and change linens
• Obtain information on patient condition as requested by nursing staff
• Report any changes in patient condition

Requirements

Certified Nurse Assistant / Nurse Assistant

• 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years
• OR completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years
• OR completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program
• OR must have Missouri CNA License
• OR must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire

Nurse Assistant Trainees

• Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel
• While in the clinical learning environment, provides 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

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Available for work on a consistent and timely basis
• Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks

Licensure / Certification

• BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Retirement plan with employer match (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Up to $4,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus
• $3 shift differential
• Career ladder advancement up to $1

Schedule

• 36 scheduled weekly hours
• Night shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM