Registered Nurse 8E Observation Part Time Day Shift

Facility:

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

Department:

1068 Observation Unit 800 E South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Hours:

6:30 AM - 7:00 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 Healthcares Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare () Greatest Workplaces for Women () and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare InnovationsTop Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical Vision Dental Retirement with Employer Match and more (20 hrs/week)

• For a comprehensive list of benefits please click here:Benefits CoxHealth

Job Description:

Overview of Unit/Department

The 8E Observation Unit coordinates a seamless patient care process typically accommodating stays of approximately 24 hours. Serving as a bridge between the emergency department inpatient wards and outpatient facilities. It guarantees smooth transitions and efficient resource allocation. Renowned for its dynamic environment and high staff retention the unit nurtures a vibrant culture. It assumes responsibility for delivering personalized goal-directed nursing care to patients needing further monitoring diagnostic evaluations therapy and assessment to ascertain the necessity for inpatient treatment or readiness for discharge based on medical stability.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

$1.00 Certification pay
$1.00 BSN pay
Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000.00

Job Summary

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
Preferred: Bachelors 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 of hire