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

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus

Weekend Option differential

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Weekend Home Health Nurse to deliver one-on-one skilled care in patients' homes in Springfield, MO. The RN will perform admissions, provide education, and support family caregivers to maintain independence and safety at home.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking within a day shift schedule. Weekend incentives and comprehensive benefits are available to support staff in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home skilled nursing care and evaluation to patients.
• Perform admissions for varying levels of patient care during weekends.
• Educate patients and caregivers to manage conditions at home.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to Providers and adjust plans of care as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Critical thinking

Transportation

Education

RN License

Job description

Facility

Sunset Building: 2230 West Sunset Street, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Facility

Sunset Building: 2230 West Sunset Street, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1526 Home Health CHAH

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

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 pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000
• $7 Weekend Option differential

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Experience

• Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as professional nurse within the last three (3) years.

Skills

• Ability 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 License
• Required: RN License active in the state of Missouri
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire