Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - Day Shift - 800 Ortho-Neuro

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant trainee to provide basic patient care under nursing supervision at the 800 Neuro-Orthopedic unit in Springfield, MO. You will take vitals, help with daily activities, and report patient status changes while training in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and are willing to obtain BLS within 90 days and MO CNA licensure within 120 days. Relocation not required; sign-on benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 months experience as a nursing assistant or related healthcare role.
• Licensure: BLS to be obtained within 90 days; MO CNA license or MO CNA Appendix within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, and change linens as assigned.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Assist with care in a 26-bed unit focused on stroke, trauma, and neurosurgical cases.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1765 Ortho-Neuro 800 W South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 6:30 AM- 7:00 PM Work Shift: Day 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)

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.

Overview of Unit/Department CoxHealth is proud to be a Level I Stroke and Trauma Center, and our 800 Neuro-Ortho unit plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to these patients. As a 26-bed unit, we specialize in treating a wide range of complex conditions, including stroke, trauma, and neurosurgical cases. Our patient population is diverse, ranging in age from 18 to 102, offering a broad spectrum of clinical experiences. The 800 unit is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where each day presents new challenges and rewarding opportunities. Our team is known for its unwavering dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence. What truly sets us apart is our strong culture of teamwork and support—every staff member is valued, and no one faces the day alone. Compassion, collaboration, and pride in our work define who we are and guide everything we do. Join us and be a part of a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $1,800 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 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 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 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

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

Our Vision

To be the best for those who need us.

Our Values

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.