Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Apprentice -Ortho-Neuro 800 W - Day Shift

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.

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 in Health Care by .

Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by

in 2024.

Recognized as the Greatest Workplace

for Women in both 2023 and 2024.

Listed as

one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.

Acknowledged by as one of the Best Employers

for New Grads in 2023.

Ranked among the Best

Employers by State for Missouri.

Top

Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental,

Retirement Plan with employer match, and many

more!

For a comprehensive list of benefits,

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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

Up to $900 Sign-On Bonus

Up to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Career Ladder up to

$1

Nurse Assistant

Apprenticeship

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

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

BLS must be obtained

within 90 days