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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth's psychiatric unit in Springfield, MO seeks an experienced registered nurse to care for patients with behavioral health illnesses in an acute setting. You will conduct intake interviews, assess patients, and establish care plans while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and potential group therapy leadership are expected. Required: RN license active in Missouri; BLS within 90 days; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage time effectively.
• Strong critical thinking and multitasking in a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and assess patients in acute psychiatry.
• Establish care plans and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and lead therapies as needed.
• Demonstrate time management and prioritization in a busy unit.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN license active in MO

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility:Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802Department:1002 Adult Psychiatry 200-C NorthScheduled Weekly Hours:36Hours: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:Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates• $1.00 Certification pay• $1.00 BSN pay• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00Job SummaryThe 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 NursingExperience: Preferred: Previous nursing experienceSkills: 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