Registered Nurse Barton Co Med Surg - PRN Varied Shifts

CoxHealth; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Certification pay

BSN pay

Job summary

Cox Barton County Hospital’s Medical-Surgical nursing team cares for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients with general medical or surgical needs. The nurse assesses condition, administers medications, changes dressings, monitors vitals, and maintains records while educating patients and families.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program is required.
• BSN degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage care of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients with medical or surgical conditions.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, monitor vitals, and document care.
• Provide patient and family education and support.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN license active (MO)

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Facility: Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Department: 1533 Med Surg Barton

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Hours: 6:40 AM - 7:10 PM

Work 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).

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

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay

The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult, geriatric and pediatric patients experiencing general medical conditions or general 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 Medical- Surgical 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
• Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire
• Required: Must obtain PALS within one year of hire