What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Assistant Pre-Apprenticeship position at CoxHealth?
Summary
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 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Program training dates: March 25 - May 13, 2025
Job Summary
CoxHealth will provide free tuition to students who plan on attending the OTC Certified Nurse Assistant Program. Participants must commit to working for CoxHealth for one year, in a Medical-Surgical unit hired to following the completion of their education program. While completing the program, all apprentices will practice performing duties such as taking vitals, bathing, dressing, moving patients, changing linens and other duties as assigned and therefore must be willing to practice as a student. If unable to participate, employee may be removed from program. This program does not guarantee a Certified Nurse Assistant position within CoxHealth. Those chosen for the sponsorship must still apply for Certified Nurse Assistant positions and interview with those units.
Job Requirements
Education
- Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
- No prior experience required, must be 18 years of age or older.
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
