Job Description

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, please click here:

Overview of Unit/Department

Our unit specializes in the care of acute rehabilitation patients, typically supporting individuals transitioning through major lifestyle changes such as recovery after a stroke or amputation. Patients usually stay with us for approximately two weeks and participate in about three hours of therapy each day to support their recovery and independence. 

This unit is an excellent fit for nurses at all stages of their careers, including GNRs, international nurses, and those new to rehabilitation nursing. We also welcome and support nursing students, offering flexibility to accommodate academic schedules. 

Teamwork is a defining strength of our environment. All units at Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital work closely, ensuring that no staff member is ever working alone. The patient population is generally stable, and since the units are located away from the main hospital at Cox South, the overall pace and stress levels tend to be lower, making this a supportive and fulfilling place to grow your nursing career. 

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 per hour

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

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

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Apprenticeship, Relocation package,

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