Registered Nurse - General Surgery

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth's Ferrell Duncan Clinic in Springfield, MO is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse to develop and implement nursing care plans, administer care, and support patient needs in a busy outpatient setting.

The role requires taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, coordinating records and referrals, and communicating effectively with patients and providers. Missouri RN licensure is required, and you will join a dedicated team in a day-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or NLN approved program.
• 6 months of prior experience as a Registered Nurse, or prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting.
• Current Registered Nurse License active in the state of Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing care plans for patients.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients; take vital signs and medical histories.
• Provide telephone advice to patients on health concerns and coordinate records, referrals, and prior authorizations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Nursing degree or NLN approved program

Job description

Facility

Ferrell Duncan Clinic: 1001 E Primrose St., Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1275 General Surgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

M-F 8-8

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)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

A Clinic Registered Nurse develops and implement nursing care plans. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. Give telephone advice to patients on health concerns and disease prevention under the direction of providers. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, sending and requesting medical records, and completing prior authorizations and referral requests. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, collecting laboratory samples and performing tests, administering medications and immunizations.

Education

• Required: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or NLN approved program

Experience

• Required: 6 months of prior experience as a Registered Nurse, or prior experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse in an outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Exhibits ability to manage time and prioritize work.
• Proficient Computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current Registered Nurse License active in the state of Missouri