Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Apprentice - 800 Ortho-Neuro - Night Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Duties include taking vital signs, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens, and other assigned tasks. The role involves obtaining information on patient condition as requested by nursing staff and reporting any changes. The unit, 800 Neuro-Ortho, is a 26-bed unit specializing in stroke, trauma, and neurosurgical cases, serving a diverse patient population aged 18-102. It is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong culture of teamwork and support.

Requirements

• 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
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant
• 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

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior patient care or health care related experience

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel.
• 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.
• Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• Up to $1,800 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• $3 shift differential
• Career Ladder up to $1
• Nurse Assistant Training Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED