Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant - Barton County

CoxHealth; Lamar (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant for the Barton County area. The role involves providing essential patient care under nursing supervision, including vital signs monitoring and assisting with daily living activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience or training, with a focus on strong communication and flexibility.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Must have Missouri CNA License.
• 3 months experience in inpatient/long-term care, EMT, or similar.
• BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under nursing direction.
• Take vitals, bathe, dress, and move patients.
• Report any changes in patient condition.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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About Us

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 on 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.
  
  
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
  
  

Summary

About Us

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 on 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.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
  
  

Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant

Job Summary

• 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.
  
  

Job Requirements

Education

• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  
  

Experience

Required:

• 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
  
  

Skills

• 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.
  
  

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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