Registered Nurse - Women and Newborn - Full Time - Night Shift

@ L.E. Cox Medical Centers
L.E. Cox Medical Centersl.e.coxmedicalcenters.com

Registered Nurse - Women and Newborn - Full Time - Night Shift

Springfield, MO
Posted 6 days ago

About the job

CoxHealth, serving SW Missouri and N Arkansas, is a top healthcare system with six hospitals, clinics, and honors for workplace excellence. This RN role involves postpartum patient care, infant care, and family education on night shifts.

Requirements

  • RN license in Missouri
  • BLS certification within 90 days
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Flexibility in a multitasking environment

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Previous nursing experience preferred
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work nights

Full job description

Facility:

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






Department:

1042 Maternity 200 West Tower South

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, 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:

The Postpartum Nurse educates and assists the new mother with her physical and emotional needs during the post-partum period. They perform the dual role of caring for the infants and educating mothers about their care.

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
          ▪ Must obtain NRP within one year of hire

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