Nurse Assistant or Apprentice - 9E Medical-Surgical

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth, a leading healthcare provider, is seeking an entry-level patient care assistant in Springfield, Missouri. This role involves providing basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including vital checks and assisting with personal care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Licensure requirements include obtaining a MO CNA license within a specified time frame.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Vision Coverage

Dental Benefits

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Preferred education is a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• CNA License must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under nursing staff direction.
• Perform duties such as taking vitals, bathing, and moving patients.
• Report any changes in patient condition.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

• 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
    No prior experience required
  • 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
    Required: MO CNA License OR must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire AND BLS must be obtained within 90 days