Registered Nurse - Home Health - Weekend Option - Full Time Day Shift

Cox HPS of the Ozarks; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement with employer match

Weekend option differential

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus up to $5000

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Weekend Nurse for Home Health in Springfield, MO. The role provides one-on-one skilled nursing care in patients' homes, with weekend admissions and patient education as core duties.

The position requires Missouri RN licensure, active BLS, and a driver's license, with opportunities for career ladder bonuses and additional pay for BSN certification. Weekend differential applies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Missouri.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home skilled nursing care and admissions.
• Educate patients and caregivers to manage conditions at home.
• Notify Providers of changes in condition and adjust care plan.
• Coordinate with the care team to determine higher level of care when needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Critical thinking

Transportation

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Facility:Sunset Building: 2230 West Sunset Street, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1526 Home Health CHAHScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWork 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:The Home Health Weekend Nurse provides one on one care and skilled services for patients in their own home, contributing to the individual’s overall quality of life.Weekend Nurses primarily perform admissions for all levels of patient care including Infusion, Wounds. Providing education and resources to patients and caregivers allowing them to manage their conditions and remain in their own home. This position will provide In-Home evaluation, direction and application of Skilled Nursing Services to complement the patient’s overall Plan of Care, including notifying Providers of changes in condition and recommending a higher level of care when warranted.$1 Certification pay$1 BSN payCareer Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000$7 Weekend Option differentialEducation:Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing programExperience:Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as professional nurse within the last three (3) years.SkillsAbility to communicate effectively while working in the field.Ability to work in a team structure and collaborate with coworkers to care for the patient.High level of organization, responsibility and self-management.Ability to work independently utilizing high level of critical thinking and problem solving skills.Ability to provide reliable transportation as required by nature of position.Licensure/Certification/Registration:Required: Active Driver's LicenseRequired: RN License active in the state of MissouriBLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire