Certified Nurse Assistant or Nurse Assistant

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care under nursing direction. Duties include vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens, and reporting condition changes.

Requirements include High School Diploma or equivalent, 3 months of NA experience or NA program completion; MO CNA license (or license within 120 days) and BLS within 90 days. CoxHealth offers comprehensive benefits and a 5:30am-2:00pm day shift.

Qualifications

• Education Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience Required: 3 months as a nursing assistant in inpatient or long-term care OR completion of NA program OR completion of fundamentals of nursing course with clinical
• MO CNA license OR MO CNA Appendix; license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff; take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and related duties.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff as requested

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: 1060 Same Day Surgery South

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 05:30am-2:00pm

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.

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

About CoxHealth

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

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.

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.