PA or NP for Urgent Care PRN Weekends Only

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth Nurse Practitioner position in Springfield, MO requires collaboration with physicians for clinical decisions, case management and evaluation. You will provide advanced nursing care, perform exams, order diagnostics, develop treatment plans, and prescribe therapies.

The role supports planning and coordinating health services across hospitals and clinics, with opportunities in managed care and public health settings. MS in Nursing and MO NP license are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physician for clinical decision-making, case management and performance evaluation.
• Provide advanced nursing care, perform physical examinations, order tests, develop treatment plans, and prescribe therapies.
• Coordinate medicine and health services across hospitals, clinics, managed care, or public health settings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

Masters of Science in Nursing

Job description

Facility:Turner Center: 1000 E Primrose St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1332 Urgent Care TurnerScheduled Weekly Hours:0Hours: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:• Job Summary 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.• Job Requirements Education Masters of Science in NursingExperience 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 skillsLicensure/Certification/Registration Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license BLS within 90 days of hireSuccessful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employmentEducation: 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