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  
• 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. 

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Overview of Unit/Department 

Enjoy outstanding benefits working in our recently updated Emergency Department, all while providing the best nursing care around. Our team provides all the training you need to excel.

Our ED is located on the North side of Springfield. We treat patients across the entire age span and a wide range of complaints. Our target for nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1 as we work very closely, and collaboratively with our physician group. We have a dedicated ED education team, made up of ED nurses, to help hone your skills to a fine point. If you are looking for fantastic teamwork in a setting where you will be supported and can thrive, this is the place for you. 

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates 

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 120 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $4,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 BSN Pay 
• $1.00 Certification Pay 
• Clinical Ladder up to $5,000

Job Summary

The Emergency Department nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The ED nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. The ED nurse works quickly to assess the needs of each patient, prioritize care based on the critical nature, works to stabilize the patient, initiate treatment, discharge the patient after the emergency is over or make arrangements for a longer hospital stay.

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 and must obtain PALS within one year of hire
• Must obtain ENPC within 24 months of hire
  • ENPC is required to be Primary RN for emergent pediatric care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.
• TNCC must be obtained within 18 months of hire
  • TNCC is required to be Primary RN in trauma care. RN will not be Primary RN if certification lapses.

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