Branson Graduate Nurse Resident

CoxHealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking new graduate nurses for its Nurse Residency program in Branson. The program supports you through your first year with unit-specific orientation, classroom learning, and hands-on practice.

It emphasizes communication, self-care, and professional development via a structured nine-course progression. As part of a diverse network, you’ll receive mentorship, relocation assistance, and a pathway toward specialty certification while completing onboarding in a rotating schedule and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• No prior experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective leadership abilities.
• Strong time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• BLS certification within 90 days of graduation.
• NCLEX must be taken within 90 days of nursing school graduation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a graduate nurse residency throughout the first year.
• Engage in unit-specific orientation, classroom theory, and practicum.
• Develop communication, self-care, and stress management skills.
• Progress through the nine-course program focusing on outcomes, critical thinking, informatics, and leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Facility:Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616Department:1697 Recruitment and RetentionScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:variedWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:LIVE OUT YOUR PASSIONGraduate Nurse ResidencyCoxHealth is a diverse network of medical professionals caring for the Ozarks. Continuing education is part of our culture of innovation. With over 3,000 nurses serving six hospitals, our graduate nurse residency program is just one way we support new nurses. We also offer help, such as relocation assistance to make the move a bit easier.The graduate nurse residency program is provided throughout your first year as a new nurse and acts as a supplement to the unit-based orientation and clinical classes you attend during your orientation to nursing at CoxHealth. The residency in Springfield is accredited with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor possible for such a program, and the only accredited residency of its kind in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.The nurse residency program is a skill-focused orientation, transitioning into professional development around the fourth month. The program teaches you tools for communication, self-care, and stress management, and offers advice on how to navigate other professional development opportunities, such as our clinical ladder and specialty certification assistanceProgram Progression takes part in phases:Phase I - A unit-specific orientation with a focus on classroom theory, practicum, clinical time with an experienced preceptor, simulation, and hands-on skills learning. This mandatory phase varies in length depending on the unit and many overlap with Phase II.Phase II - These classes focus on additional skills and specific transition to professional practice topics. Participation is mandatory; classes are offered at a variety of dates and times throughout the month.The program consists of the following nine courses:Patient and nurse outcomesContinuous improvementCritical thinking and delegationStress Management and self-careEffective communicationInformatics, advanced Cerner clinical internet resourcesEvidence-based practice and researchBusiness and healthcare leadershipProfessional development opportunities Education 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 Must take and pass NC LEX exam within 90 days of nursing school graduation BLS must be obtained within 90 days