Certified Nuse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - Night Shift - 900 E

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Missouri seeks to train unlicensed assistive personnel as part of a Nurse Assistant Training Program. Trainees will perform basic patient care under supervision, learning vitals, mobility, bathing, and linens changes in a clinical setting.

Completion includes competency assessments and eligibility for CNA licensure. The role supports a 36-hour weekly night-shift schedule, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: Prior patient care or health care related experience.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS must be obtained within 90 days; MO CNA license or MO CNA Appendix and license within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
• Take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients and change linens as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Analytical

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility & Scheduling

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1036 Surgical 900 E South Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Hours: 7p-7a Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

About the Unit

Overview of Unit/Department 900 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.

Position Details

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.

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 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.

Eligibility & Licensure

Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS must be obtained within 90 days Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant.

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.

Mission, Vision & Values

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.

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).

Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.