Certified Nurse Assistant Full Time Day Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

83d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. This is a full-time position with a day shift schedule. The role involves performing duties such as taking vital signs, bathing, dressing, moving patients, and changing linens. The CNA will also obtain information on patient condition and report any changes to the nursing staff. This position is part of a larger healthcare system with multiple hospitals and clinics, recognized for its workplace excellence by various publications.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
Prior patient care or health care related experience (Preferred for Apprenticeship)

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.