Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - Surgical 200 W South - Night Shift
About The Position
Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff in the Surgical 200 W South department. Duties include taking vital signs, bathing and dressing patients, moving patients, changing linens, and performing other duties as assigned. Obtain information about patient conditions as requested by nursing staff and report any changes. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, on the night shift. CoxHealth is a healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, with six hospitals, five emergency rooms, and more than 80 clinics. The organization cites workplace recognition from Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, Forbes, and Healthcare Innovation. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,800, up to 24 hours of front-loaded paid time off, a relocation bonus of up to $3,000, and a career ladder up to level 1. Medical, vision, dental, retirement with employer match, and other benefits are offered to employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Requirements
- For Nurse Assistant Training candidates: high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- For Nurse Assistant Training candidates: prior patient care or health care-related experience preferred.
- For Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant candidates: high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- For Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant candidates: meet one of the following: 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; completion of an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years; completion of the fundamentals of nursing course with clinical in an accredited nursing or practical nursing education program; or a Missouri CNA license.
- For candidates using the MO CNA Appendix: obtain a Missouri CNA license within 120 days of hire.
- Obtain BLS within 90 days of hire.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.
- Availability for work on a consistent and timely basis.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable completion of job tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care or health care-related experience is preferred for Nurse Assistant Training candidates.
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff.
- Take patients' vital signs; bathe, dress, and move patients; and change linens.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Obtain information about patient condition as requested by nursing staff.
- Report changes in patient condition.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Sign-on bonus up to $1,800 for qualified candidates.
- Up to 24 hours of front-loaded paid time off for qualified candidates.
- Relocation bonus up to $3,000 for qualified candidates.
- Career ladder up to level 1.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
