Experienced Nurse Resident

L.E. Cox Medical Centers

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Springfield, MO Until 8/24/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 25, 2026 Last posted June 25, 2026
Job description

Facility:

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






Department:

1023 Nursing Admin South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Rotating (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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), 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 Innovation's Top 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:

• Job Summary
◦ The Experienced Nurse Resident, under the supervision of a nurse, is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The Experienced Nurse Resident 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
◦ Experience
▪ No prior experience required
◦ 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: Nursing License active in the state of Missouri
▪ Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 daysEducation: ▪ Required: Graduate of an approved nursing program Experience: ▪ No prior experience required 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: MO Nursing License
About this role

Summary

Manage patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, support patients and families.

Job title

Experienced Nurse Resident

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Springfield, MO, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationleadershiptime managementcritical thinking

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

medical-surgicalpatient carenursing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, MO, USA

On-site City