Certified Nurse Aide CNA

Lifepoint Health • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to provide basic patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. The CNA performs delegated care activities, including monitoring vital signs, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output. The role also assists patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain clean, stocked, and orderly patient rooms and common areas.

The CNA reports changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to nursing staff, participates in performance improvement and continuing education, and provides quality patient care across shifts or units as needed. This is a full-time day position with 12-hour shifts. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, multiple traumas, cancer, and complex orthopedic injuries.

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 within applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Carry out delegated care activities, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, and 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

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus available to well-qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

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