Job Description

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 in Health Care by Newsweek. 

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024. 

• Recognized as the 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 in 2023. 

• 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  

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates 

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

• $1.00 Certification pay 

• $1.00 BSN pay

• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Summary

• The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult, geriatric and pediatric patients 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: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
  • Required: Must obtain PALS within one year of hire

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