Registered Nurse - General Surgery

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision

Dental

Employer retirement 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 to ill and injured patients, and provide telephone advice under provider direction.

Responsibilities include scheduling, processing records and referrals, taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, collecting specimens, and administering medications and immunizations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing or NLN approved program.
• 6 months of prior experience as a Registered Nurse or in outpatient ambulatory clinic setting as MA/LPN is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
• Provide telephone health advice to patients under provider direction.
• Schedule appointments, send/request medical records, and complete prior authorizations and referrals.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories, prepare patients for examination, and collect specimens.
• Administer medications and immunizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

RN nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Clinic software

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)

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you! CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients.

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CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.

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To be the best for those who need us.

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