Nurse Assistant or Apprentice - Department Only - Weekend Option - Float - CARE

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Nurse Assistant or Apprentice for a full-time position with weekend options. This role involves training and providing basic patient care under supervision. Join a leading healthcare provider known for workplace excellence and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement Plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Prior patient care or healthcare experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under nursing staff supervision.
• Report patient condition changes and assist with daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Thoroughness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Nurse Assistant or Apprentice - Department Only - Weekend Option - Float - CARE

Join CoxHealth as a Nurse Assistant or Apprentice - Department Only - Weekend Option - Float - CARE.

We are a highly recognized healthcare provider, named multiple times as one of the best workplaces in healthcare, offering comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and retirement plans.

About Us

CoxHealth serves 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, comprising six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics. We are proud of our awards for workplace excellence and diversity.

Benefits

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

Eligible Certified Nurse Assistants, Nurse Assistants, or Nurse Assistant Apprentices currently working in the CARE department are encouraged to apply.

Nurse Assistant Apprenticeship

Job Summary: This role involves training in a classroom and clinical setting to become an unlicensed assistive personnel. Responsibilities include providing basic patient care such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, and changing linens under supervision. You will report patient condition changes and undergo a competency assessment at the end of training.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Prior patient care or healthcare experience preferred.
• Skills: Excellent communication, time management, analytical skills; flexibility; reliability; thoroughness.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS certification required within 90 days.

Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant

Job Summary: Provide basic patient care under nursing staff supervision, including vital signs, bathing, dressing, and reporting patient condition changes.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 months as a nursing assistant or related healthcare role, or completion of an approved PEP or nursing program, or Missouri CNA license (with license obtained within 120 days of hire).
• Skills: Excellent communication, time management, analytical skills; flexibility; reliability.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS certification required within 90 days.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Internship
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare