Certified Nurse Assistant or Nurse Assistant - PRN - Night Shift - 800 West Tower

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Career ladder

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide basic patient care on our 800 Neuro-Ortho unit during the night shift. You will work under the supervision of nursing staff to take vitals, assist with activities of daily living, and report patient condition changes.

Our Level I Stroke and Trauma Center fosters teamwork and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment. Experience in patient care is preferred; BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior patient care or health care related experience preferred.
• BLS within 90 days is required.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1033 Neuro 800 West Tower South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Hours:

6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

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), Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• 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

• $3 shift differential
• 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

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BLS must be obtained within 90 days