Registered Nurse - Child Psych - Full Time - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Cox Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cox North location in Springfield, MO. This night shift role (36 hours weekly) involves caring for patients in the Child/Adolescent Psychiatry department, administering medications, and monitoring patient status.

The nurse will educate families and maintain accurate records while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Graduate education in nursing with Missouri RN licensure is required; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: Previous nursing experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: RN license active in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and administer medications.
• Change dressings and monitor vital signs.
• Keep accurate patient records and provide education to patients and families.
• Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

multitasking

Education

Missouri RN license

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1003 Child Adol Psych 100 NorthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30 PM - 7:00 AMWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description: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 Missouri