Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - 200 W - Day Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Nurse Assistant Trainee to join their 200 Medical-Surgical unit. This unit is a 30-bed facility that admits patients from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Critical Care Units, and physician offices. The team serves a diverse patient population, ranging from young adults to individuals over 100 years old, providing a wide array of clinical experiences. The unit specializes in medical, surgical, and gynecologic/oncology care, performing common procedures such as hysterectomies, mastectomies, bowel resections, and various oncology surgeries. Chemotherapy may be administered, and patients might require telemetry monitoring or oxygen support. Team members on this unit will encounter a broad spectrum of diagnoses, enabling them to develop a robust and adaptable skill set. The unit is recognized for its supportive, team-oriented culture and provides opportunities for professional growth, including precepting and advancement through the clinical ladder.

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.
Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks

Nice To Haves

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

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.
While in the clinical learning environment, will provide basic patient care under direction and supervision of clinical educator and nursing staff.
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.
While in clinical setting, obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff or clinical educator and reports any changes in patient condition.