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 by

Newsweek

in 2024.

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 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

$9,000 Sign-On Bonus

80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

$3,000 Relocation bonus

$1.00/hour Certification pay

$1.00/hour BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

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: Bachelor's degree in nursing

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: Pass the NCLEX

Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days