Registered Nurse - 7W Medical Oncology - PRN - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with Employer Match

Certification pay

BSN pay

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at CoxHealth's 700 West Medical Oncology unit in Springfield, MO provides comprehensive care for oncology and medical-surgical patients, administers medications, monitors vitals, and supports patients and families with education.

They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment; Missouri RN licensure and BLS within 90 days of hire are required, BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective leadership abilities.
• Exhibits valuable time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of patients with medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Assess patient condition and administer medications.
• Change dressings and monitor vital signs.
• Keep records and provide education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

BSN (preferred)

RN licensure in MO

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1031 Medical Oncology 700 W SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:0Hours:VariedWork 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:Overview of Unit/Department700 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 payJob SummaryThe 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 NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills:• 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 MissouriRequired: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire