Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Assistant - Medical Surgical - Cox Barton County - Day Shift
Lamar, Missouri
Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
Posted Oct 1
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 6:40 AM - 7:10 PM · Day Shift Hours: 6:40 AM - 7:10 PM Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)24 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Med Surg Barton · Hospital Department: 1533 Med Surg Barton
- License
- CNA license Must have Missouri CNA License ORMissouri CNA License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Missouri CNA License Must have Missouri CNA License OR Check your license
- License
- MO CNA Appendix with MO CNA license obtained within 120 days of hireAfter hire · must be obtained within 120 days of hire Must have MO CNA Appendix AND MO CNA license must be obtained within 120 days of hire
- Experience
- 3 months experience as a nursing assistant in an inpatient or long-term care setting, EMT, or Surgical Technologist in the past 3 years 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
- Also asks
- Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years Completed an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Program within the past 3 years OR
- Also asks
- Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program Completed the “fundamentals of nursing” course with clinical in an accredited nursing program or practical nursing education program OR
Preferred
- Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
What it pays
- Eligibility
- eligible at 20+ hrs/week
Benefits
- BenefitsMedicalMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- BenefitsVision
- BenefitsDental
- BenefitsRetirement with Employer Match
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff.
- Day to day
- take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens Perform duties such as take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned.
- Day to day
- obtain information on patient condition and report changes Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Cox Barton County Hospital’s careers page.
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Facility
Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759
Department
1533 Med Surg Barton
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Hours
6:40 AM - 7:10 PM
Work Shift
Day 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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group . Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job 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. Certified Nurse Assistant or Nurse Assistant are eligible to apply 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
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Certified Nursing Assistant or Nurse Assistant - Medical Surgical - Cox Barton County - Day Shift