Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Surgical Unit - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Front-loaded PTO

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO. You will assist with vitals, bathing, dressing, and mobility during the overnight hours, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma and MO CNA license (or obtain within 120 days). BLS is required within 90 days. Sign-on and relocation bonuses may apply, with front-loaded PTO available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Missouri CNA license required or must obtain within 120 days of hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision; take vitals and assist with daily activities.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Reliability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

MO CNA License

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1029 Cardiac 400 E South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

1830-0700

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation’s Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

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 Description

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $1800 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• Career Ladder up to $1

Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply

Nurse Assistant Training Program

• Job Requirements

Education
Preferred:High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience
Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experience

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

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant

• 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