Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health • Springfield, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a full-time Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) for day shifts with 12-hour shifts. Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, the CNA performs basic patient care within applicable scope and standards of practice. The role includes monitoring vital signs, measuring blood glucose, recording intake and output, assisting patients with activities of daily living, reporting changes in patients’ conditions, and helping maintain clean, stocked, and orderly patient rooms and common areas. The CNA also participates in performance improvement and continuing education, provides quality care, works flexible shifts or units as needed, and maintains reliable attendance.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health and provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from a range of injuries and conditions. The hospital describes its culture as welcoming and team-oriented, with flexible scheduling, work-life balance, professional growth, and stability. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to well-qualified applicants.

The position requires a Missouri Certified Nursing Assistant credential and BLS certification. A high school diploma or GED and Handle with Care certification are preferred. The role involves frequent standing, walking, lifting or moving patients, repetitive hand and arm movements, and regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant credential in the state of Missouri.
• BLS certification required.
• Comfort with frequent standing, walking, lifting or moving patients, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Comfort with regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Handle with Care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN or LPN and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Monitor vital signs, take blood glucose measurements, and record intake and output as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Help keep patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care and work flexible shifts or units as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for well-qualified applicants.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed