Facility:

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

Department:

1304 Neurosurgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30 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 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

▪ $1.00 BSN pay

Job Summary

The Staff Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care, including: assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients; completes health history and physical examination on patients; conveys findings to physician. Coordinates patient care, orders diagnostic tests, conveys findings to physician, attends inpatient rounds, coordinates patient appointments, and assists with referrals to outside sources. Assists physician and provides support with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care. Preforms a variety of nursing administrative duties, including compliance with environment safety regulations, infection control standards, and quality assurance. Acts as a liaison and team leader by facilitating communication and coordination of care between patients, families, and health care team members; explains routines and procedures to patients and coordinates patient care information to appropriate sources. Addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality efficient care. Delegates appropriately to other team members. Excellent communication skills, leadership ability, time management, and problem solving skills required.

Education
▪ Required: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or NLN approved program
▪ Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Experience
▪ Required: 6 months of prior experience as a Registered Nurse, or prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting
Skills
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
▪ Exhibits ability to manage time and prioritize work.
▪ Proficient Computer skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ Required: Current Registered Nurse License active in the state of Missouri
▪ Must obtain American Heart Association BLS within 90 days of hire
▪ Preferred: ACLS