NP or PA for Medical Oncology

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Medical Oncology Hematology team at CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO. This full-time, day-shift role collaborates with physicians to deliver advanced nursing care, perform examinations, order tests, and develop treatment plans.

Education: Master of Science in Nursing is required; MO NP license required within 90 days. No prior experience is required, though 1–2 years of related practice is preferred; strong verbal and written communication

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• MO Nurse Practitioner license required within 90 days of employment.
• No prior experience required; 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians for clinical decision-making, case management and performance evaluation.
• Provide advanced nursing care, perform physical examinations and prescribe therapies.
• Order diagnostic tests and develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Facility CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department 1282 Medical Oncology Hematology SGF
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work 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).

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 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