Registered Nurse - Older Adult Psych - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement with employer match

Career ladder bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an RN to join the psychiatric unit in Springfield, caring for patients with behavioral health concerns in an acute setting. You will perform intake interviews, assess needs, plan care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.

Applicants should have Missouri RN licensure, BLS within 90 days, and ideally a BSN. This full-time day-shift role offers certification pay, BSN pay, and a career ladder bonus up to $5,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Previous nursing experience.
• Active Missouri RN license with BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with behavioral health illnesses in an acute care setting.
• Conduct intake interviews, assess and evaluate patients, establish care plans, and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Facility:

Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802

Department:

1002 Adult Psychiatry 200-C North

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

6:30 AM - 7:00 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

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

Job Summary

The psychiatric unit nurse cares for patients with behavioral health illnesses in an acute care setting. The psychiatric unit nurse is responsible to conduct intake interviews, assess and evaluate the patient, establish a plan of care, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and may conduct therapeutic groups.

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