Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - Surgical E - Day Shift

Position: Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Trainee - Surgical 200 E - Day Shift
Location: Lake Spring

Description

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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
Cox Health 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. Cox Health 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!
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Overview of Unit/Department
200 Medical-Surgical is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients admitted from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Critical Care Units, and physician offices. The team serves a broad age range, from young adults to patients over 100 — offering diverse and valuable clinical experiences.
The unit specializes in medical, surgical, and gynecologic/oncology care. Common procedures include hysterectomies, mastectomies, bowel resections, and various oncology surgeries. Chemotherapy is occasionally administered, and patients mayrequiretelemetry monitoring or oxygen support.
Team memberson this unitgain exposure to a wide range of diagnoses, allowing them to build a strong, versatile skill set. The unit is known for its supportive, team-focused culture and offers professional development opportunities such as precepting and advancement through the clinical ladder.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
Career Ladder up to $1
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.

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