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

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Certification pay

BSN pay

Weekend option differential

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Weekend Nurse for Home Health to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes across southwestern Missouri. You will work autonomously in the community, performing admissions and providing education and coordination for comprehensive care plans.

The role requires an active Missouri RN license, BLS within 90 days, and strong communication, organization, and critical thinking to support patient independence and outcomes in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience within last three years preferred.
• Active Missouri RN license required.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home skilled nursing care to patients in their own homes.
• Perform admissions for all levels of patient care and coordinate care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers to manage conditions and medications.
• Notify Providers of changes in condition and recommend higher levels of care when needed.
• Coordinate with rehabilitation and social work teams to support patient independence.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Critical thinking

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Education

RN license (Missouri)

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:Looking for a career with autonomy, flexibility, and purpose?If you enjoy building meaningful relationships, working independently, and spending your day out in the community rather than behind a desk, Home Health may be the perfect fit for you!At CHAH Home Health, we bring compassionate, expert care directly to patients where they are most comfortable, in their own homes. Our team provides a wide range of services, including infusion therapy, wound care, disease management education for conditions such as diabetes and congestive heart failure, and so much more.Home Health is truly a team effort. Our Physical Therapists help patients regain strength and mobility, Occupational Therapists support independence with daily activities, and Speech Therapists address communication and swallowing challenges. Home Health Aides assist with personal care needs, while Social Workers connect patients and families with valuable community resources and long-term planning support.Every day, our clinicians make a difference by helping patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain their independence without leaving the place they love most: home.There really is no place like home. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting impact while enjoying flexibility and professional autonomy, come join the CHAH Home Health team today and help us bring exceptional care home.Additional Information about the position • Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus• $1.00 Certification pay• $1.00 BSN pay• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000• $7 Weekend Option differentialThe 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.Education: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