About The Position

Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Duties include taking vital signs, bathing and dressing patients, moving patients, changing linens, and completing other assigned tasks. Obtain information about patient condition when requested by nursing staff and report any changes. For Nurse Assistant Trainees, the role functions within classroom and clinical learning environments to provide training as unlicensed assistive personnel. During clinical rotations, trainees provide basic patient care under the direction and supervision of a clinical educator and nursing staff, performing duties within their scope of practice. Trainees report changes in patient condition and complete a competency assessment at the end of training. This position is in the Maternity 200 West Tower South department at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. It is scheduled for 24 hours per week, with shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Valuable time management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
  • For Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant applicants, meet at least one of the following: have 3 months of nursing assistant experience in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT experience, or Surgical Technologist experience within the past 3 years; have completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years; have completed the fundamentals of nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing or practical nursing education program; hold a Missouri CNA License; or hold a MO CNA Appendix and obtain a MO CNA license within 120 days of hire.
  • Obtain BLS certification within 90 days.
  • For Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant applicants, be available on a consistent and timely basis and be conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior patient care or healthcare-related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
  • Take vital signs, bathe and dress patients, move patients, and change linens.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
  • Obtain information about patient condition as requested by nursing staff and report any changes.
  • For trainees, provide care during clinical rotations under the direction and supervision of a clinical educator and nursing staff, within the trainee’s scope of practice.
  • For trainees, complete a competency assessment at the end of training.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer match
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