PACU Educator - Full Time Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an educator to join Educational Services in Springfield, MO, to empower healthcare professionals through didactic and hands-on education, enhancing nursing practice and clinical performance.

The role requires a BSN, Missouri RN license, and at least 2 years of nursing experience, with strong communication, leadership, time management, and computer skills to support staff development and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership abilities.
• Exhibit valuable time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides didactic and hands-on education to support staff development.
• Leads patient care team toward goal achievement in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and evaluate care.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Leadership abilities

Time management

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807 Department: 1648 Educational Services Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Hours: 06:30 AM - 5:00 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).

Job Description

Are you passionate about empowering healthcare professionals to reach their full potential? We're seeking a dynamic educator to join our team! As a key player in our organization, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. Your expertise will guide nurses in honing their skills, staying abreast of the latest industry trends, and enhancing their overall professional development.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of healthcare professionals and elevate the standard of care.

Together, let's inspire excellence in nursing practice.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

$1.00 Certification pay $1.00 BSN pay Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Utilizes the nursing process to effectively assess the needs of patients, identify a plan of care, and implement and evaluate the care given. Provides direct and indirect care to patients and leads the patient care team toward goal achievement in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and hospital policy. Provides didactic and hands‑on education to support staff development and enhance clinical performance.

Education

• Required: Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Experience

• Required: At least 2 years previous nursing experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership abilities
• Exhibit valuable time management skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN license active in the state of Missouri

Company Mission, Vision, Values

OUR MISSION To improve the health of the communities we serve. OUR VISION To be the best for those who need us. OUR VALUES Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.