Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - Day Shift - 900 W

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,800

Paid Time Off 24 hours (front-loaded)

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO, is seeking candidates for a Nurse Assistant Training Program within the 900 GI/GU surgical unit. You will provide basic patient care under nursing supervision, including vitals, bathing, and mobility, while you train toward CNA credentials.

A supportive team emphasizes collaboration and hands-on learning in a fast-paced hospital environment. The program offers a sign-on bonus up to $1,800, front-loaded PTO up to 24 hours, and relocation assistance up to $3,000.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities.
• Reliable, conscientious, thorough, and accurate in performing duties.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care under nursing supervision: take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, and change linens.
• Obtain information on patient condition and report changes to nursing staff.
• Support GI/GU post-operative care and other unit tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Reliability

Analytical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1786 Surgical 900 W SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30 AM - 7:00 PMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob 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/Department900 is a 30-bed adult medical-surgical unit specializing in post-operative care for gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) surgical patients. We are also proud to be recognized as a Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery.Our unit features a combination of private and semi-private rooms designed for comfort and healing. While we do not offer telemetry or cardiac monitoring, our dedicated team provides high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork.Our commitment to excellence and compassionate care creates an environment where both patients and staff thrive.Additional Information About the Position for Qualified CandidatesUp to $1,800 sign on bonusUp to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonusCareer Ladder up to $1Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to applyNurse Assistant Training ProgramJob SummaryFunctions 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 RequirementsEducationPreferred: High School Diploma or EquivalentExperiencePreferred: Prior patient care or health care related experienceSkillsExcellent 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/RegistrationBLS must be obtained within 90 daysCertified Nurse Assistant/Nurse AssistantJob SummaryProvide 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 RequirementsEducationPreferred: High School Diploma or EquivalentExperienceRequired:3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years ORCompleted an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years ORCompleted the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program ORMust have Missouri CNA License ORMust have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hireSkillsExcellent 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/RegistrationBLS must be obtained within 90 days