Registered Nurse - Women and Newborn - Full Time - Night Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employer retirement match

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO is seeking a Postpartum Nurse to educate and support new mothers during the postpartum period. You will care for both mother and infant, assisting with physical and emotional needs and providing guidance on newborn care.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, Missouri RN license, and BLS; Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities are essential for this fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• The Postpartum Nurse educates and assists the new mother with her physical and emotional needs during the post-partum period.
• They perform the dual role of caring for the infants and educating mothers about their care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Facility

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

Facility

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

Department

1042 Maternity 200 West Tower South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Work 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).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000

Job Description

The Postpartum Nurse educates and assists the new mother with her physical and emotional needs during the post-partum period. They perform the dual role of caring for the infants and educating mothers about their care.

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
• Must obtain NRP within one year of hire