NP or PA for Inpatient Cardiology - Weekends Only

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work with physicians in clinical decision-making and patient care across hospital and clinic settings.

The NP will perform physical exams, order tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe therapies, and coordinate health services within the care team. MO NP license and MSN degree are required; credentialing within 90 days; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MSN degree required.
• MO Nurse Practitioner license required.
• Credentialing completed within 90 days of employment.
• No prior experience required; 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care and treatment to patients.
• Perform physical examinations and order diagnostic tests.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe drugs or other therapies.
• Plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services with physicians.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

MO NP license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1770 Cardiovascular Obs Pro Svc SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6AM-6PMWork Shift:Day 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.Education: Masters of Science in Nursing Experience: Required: No Prior Experience Required Preferred: 1-2 years Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams Proficient computer skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment