What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Care Unit - Full Time - Night Shift position at CoxHealth?
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1323 Orthopedic Care Unit Meyer
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
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
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or 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 Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.
Education
▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
▪ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
▪ Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Skills
▪ Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1323 Orthopedic Care Unit Meyer
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
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.
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000.00 Relocation bonus
- $1.00 Certification pay
- $1.00 BSN pay
- Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00
The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or 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 Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.
Education
▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire
▪ 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.
▪ Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri