Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant or Nurse Assistant Trainee - 5E CCU-MICU - Night Shift

CoxHealth; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Health insurance

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking Nursing Assistants to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse, including taking vitals, helping patients with hygiene, and moving and dressing patients. The role supports the clinical team and participates in a structured training program.

Candidates may be Nurse Assistant Trainees or certified, with a Missouri CNA license preferred. This position offers a pathway through a training program and competency assessments to validate learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills and ability to multitask in a clinical setting.
• Analytical/problem solving skills; reliable and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
• Take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients and change linens.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Support nursing staff during clinical rotations and training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department: 1052 Medical ICU SouthScheduled Weekly Hours: 24Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWork 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, please click here: 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. Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply. Nurse Assistant Training Program.

Job Summary Functions within a classroom and clinical learning environment to obtain training as unlicensed assistive personnel. 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. At the end of the training, a competency assessment will be administered to validate learning.

Job Requirements Education Preferred: High School Diploma or EquivalentExperience Preferred: Prior patient care or health care related experienceSkills Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Is available for work on a consistent and timely basisConscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks

Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS must be obtained within 90 daysCertified 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 EquivalentExperience 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 hireSkills Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical/problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS must be obtained within 90 days

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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

OUR MISSION

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OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Join our Talent Network and our recruitment team will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.