Registered Nurse - 7W Medical Oncology - Part Time - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 700 West Medical Oncology unit in Springfield, MO. The RN will support oncology patients, administer chemotherapy and medications, and provide education to patients and families in a fast-paced, high-quality setting.

The position requires an active Missouri RN license and BLS within 90 days of hire, with night shifts and a 24-hour weekly schedule. Competitive benefits are provided along with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of patients with medical or surgical needs.
• Assess patient condition and administer medications.
• Change dressings and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1031 Medical Oncology 700 W South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Hours

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift

Night 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

Overview of Unit/Department

700 West Medical Oncology is an inviting and welcoming unit for both patients and staff. We are a 17-room, mostly private bed, unit. Our nursing staff is highly skilled in caring for oncology, end-of-life, and medical-surgical patients. Registered Nurses administer chemotherapy, assist in symptom management of cancer and other illnesses, provide end-of-life care, and perform many other nursing skills to care for patients. RNs work closely with other medical disciplines to provide excellent patient care and outcomes. Our unit is equipped with the latest technology, including the new virtual nursing program. We have an excellent and active educator and nurses receive continuing education to ensure they are current with best practice guidelines.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience

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

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire