CNA or NA

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek . Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Requirements

• Nurse Assistant I – Must have 3 months of Nurse Assistant, EMT or Surg Tech experience within the past three years OR completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel program within the past three years
• Nurse Assistant II – Must have passed the Fundamentals of Nursing course (usually this course is in the first semester of nursing school)
• Required: MO CNA License OR must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
• Required: BLS within 90 days of hire
• 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

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
• Reports any changes in patient condition.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees