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

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement with employer match

Career ladder bonus up to $5,000

Certification pay $1.00

Job summary

CoxHealth's psychiatric unit seeks a registered nurse to care for patients with behavioral health needs in an acute-care setting. The RN will conduct intake interviews, assess needs, and establish comprehensive care plans while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, the nurse may lead therapeutic groups and participate in a dynamic, patient-centered care model. MO RN license and BLS within 90 days are required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri
• BLS certification within 90 days
• Experience in psychiatric/acute care settings preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and assess patients
• Establish and implement care plans
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Possibly conduct therapeutic groups

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduate nursing program or NLN approved program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility: Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802 Department: 1002 Adult Psychiatry

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).

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.

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

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

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? At CoxHealth, we don’t just provide medical services; we've created an atmosphere where innovation, collaboration, values, and excellence come together to transform lives. Whether you desire to work in a clinical or non-clinical capacity, CoxHealth has the perfect position for you!

OUR MISSION

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION

To be the best for those who need us.

OUR VALUES

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

CoxHealth is the region’s employer of choice because we keep our mission, vision, and values in mind with every decision for our employees and our patients. CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.