Job Description
Job Description
Facility :
CoxHealth South : 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department :
1033 Neuro 800 West Tower South
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
24
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 | CoxHealthJob Description :
Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus available, plus up to 80 hours of front-loaded Time Off.Relocation bonus available for qualified candidatesStudent loan repayment available for qualified candidatesRN to BSN tuition assistance up to $12,500$1.00 BSN pay$1.00 certification payUp to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per yearPreceptor pay for your time supporting new staffShared Governance CouncilRobust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical / Vision / Dental and more!No cost eCare visitsEmployer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family membersRetirement with employer match up to 7%Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your educationCoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discountsOnsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee StoreOpportunity for unlimited referral bonusesCafeteria DiscountJob Summary
The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.Job Requirements
Education◦ Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
◦ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience◦ Preferred : Previous nursing experience
Skills◦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
◦ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
◦ Exhibits valuable time management skills
◦ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills.
◦ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
Licensure / Certification / Registration◦ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri
◦ Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days
◦ Required : ACLS within a year of hireEducation : ▪ Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program ▪ Preferred : Bachelor’s Degree in NursingExperience : ▪ Preferred : Previous nursing experienceSkills : ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills ▪ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills. ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : RN license active in the state of Missouri