Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - PRN - Day Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Labor and Delivery nurse to care for women and neonates during labor and birth, providing comprehensive, family-centered nursing care across antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages.

The role emphasizes rapid recognition of complications, clear communication with patients and care teams, and education for families throughout the birth process. Missouri RN licensure and required certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Active Missouri RN license required.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days.
• ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire.
• NRP must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered nursing care during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages.
• Recognize complications and act quickly to stabilize the patient.
• Communicate with patients, families, and physicians regarding care.
• Educate and support families throughout the birth process.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1043 Labor and Delivery SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:0Hours:6:30 AM - 7:00 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 Labor and Delivery nurse cares for women and neonates during labor and childbirth. They are responsible for assisting, supporting, and educating families throughout the birth process. The Labor and Delivery nurse provides comprehensive, family centered nursing care to mothers and neonates during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages of delivery. The Labor and Delivery nurse must be able to recognize complications and act quickly to stabilize the situation and communicate with the patient, family, and appropriate physicians and specialists.Education Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Experience Preferred: Previous nursing experience Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate effective leadership abilities Exhibits valuable time management skills Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment. Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days Required: ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire Required: Must obtain NRP within one year of hire