Nurse Assistant or Apprentice - 9E Medical-Surgical

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

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Nurse Assistant or Apprentice for the 9E Medical-Surgical unit. This role involves both classroom and clinical training to provide basic patient care, including taking vitals and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior healthcare experience. Join a recognized healthcare team dedicated to quality patient care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Qualifications

• Prior patient care or healthcare-related experience preferred.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Taking vitals, bathing, dressing, and moving patients.
• Reporting patient condition changes under nursing staff supervision.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Analytical/Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Reliability

Thoroughness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Nurse Assistant or Apprentice - 9E Medical-Surgical

Join our team as a Nurse Assistant or Apprentice - 9E Medical-Surgical at CoxHealth.

About Us

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, including six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. We have been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work five times, among other accolades.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and more.

Eligibility

Certified Nurse Assistants, Nurse Assistants, or Nurse Assistant Apprentices are eligible to apply.

Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship

Job Summary

This role involves classroom and clinical training to become unlicensed assistive personnel. Responsibilities include taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens, and reporting patient condition changes. A competency assessment will be conducted at the end of training.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience: Prior patient care or healthcare-related experience (Preferred)
• Skills: Excellent communication, time management, analytical/problem-solving skills, flexibility, reliability, thoroughness
• Licensure/Certification: BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant

This role involves providing basic patient care under nursing staff supervision, including taking vitals, bathing, and reporting patient condition changes.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience: At least 3 months of relevant experience or completion of an approved program, or current Missouri CNA License, with license obtained within 120 days of hire
• Skills: Similar to above
• Licensure/Certification: BLS within 90 days

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare