Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Weekend Option - Full Time - Night Shift

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Labor and Delivery nurses at CoxHealth South provide family-centered care to mothers and neonates during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages. They must recognize complications, stabilize patients, and collaborate with physicians and specialists.

Education includes graduation from an accredited nursing program with Missouri RN licensure. BLS/ACLS/NRP are required within set timeframes, and the hospital emphasizes strong communication and leadership in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Active Missouri RN license; BLS within 90 days; ACLS within 1 year; NRP within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Care for women and neonates during labor and childbirth.
• Assist, support, and educate families throughout the birth process.
• Recognize complications and act quickly to stabilize the situation and communicate with patient, family, and physicians.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Nursing degree

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1043 Labor and Delivery SouthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours:6:30pm-7:00 am, every Friday and Saturday and a 3rd shiftWork Shift:Night 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