Registered Nurse - Pulmonary 300 E - Full Time - Day Shift

Skaggs Community Hospital Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 300 East Med-Surg Pulmonary unit in Springfield, MO. The role emphasizes telemetry, vascular surgery, and respiratory support, with leadership opportunities and commitment to professional growth.

The RN will manage patient care, administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate families, all within a supportive, teamwork-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective leadership abilities.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, telemetry-focused cardio-respiratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage care for patients with medical conditions or post-surgical needs.
• Assess patient condition, administer medications, monitor vitals and document care.
• Provide patient and family education and support.
• Maintain up-to-date medical knowledge to care for diverse patient groups.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1785 Pulmonary 300 E South

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 Description

300 East Med-Surg Pulmonary is a great place for nurses who thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment while delivering specialized care. We have an emphasis on telemetry, vascular surgery, and respiratory support, making for rewarding work that continuously sharpens clinical skills. 300 East fosters strong teamwork and opportunities for professional growth, like certification and leadership roles, are great incentives for nurses looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Come join the supportive and dynamic group on our unit.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

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 of hire