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Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Pediatrics - Night Shift
full-timeSpringfield

Summary

Location

Springfield

Type

full-time

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About this role

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1048 Pediatrics 100 W Tower South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

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.
  • Healthcare Innovation's 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, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates



• Up to $1,800 Sign-On Bonus

• Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

• Career Ladder up to $1.00



Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or Nurse Assistant Trainees are eligible to apply

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 daysEducation: ▪ Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience: ▪ Required: Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited professional or practical nursing education program 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: ▪ N/A

Other facts

Tech stack
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills,Excellent Written Communication Skills,Time Management Skills,Analytical Skills,Problem Solving Skills,Flexibility,Multi-tasking Ability,Conscientiousness,Thoroughness,Accuracy,Reliability

About CoxHealth

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and approximately 13,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have.

Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve, and our vision is to be the best for those who need us. Visit our website to learn more about our award-winning care and colleagues.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1906

What you'll do

  • Provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including tasks such as taking vitals, bathing, and dressing patients. Report any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Pediatrics - Night Shift do at CoxHealth?

As a Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Pediatrics - Night Shift at CoxHealth, you will: provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, including tasks such as taking vitals, bathing, and dressing patients. Report any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff..

Why join CoxHealth as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Pediatrics - Night Shift?

CoxHealth is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Pediatrics - Night Shift position at CoxHealth remote?

The Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Pediatrics - Night Shift position at CoxHealth is based in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Certified Nurse Assistant, Nurse Assistant, or NA Trainee - Pediatrics - Night Shift position at CoxHealth?

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