Registered Nurse - Adult Psych Day Shift

Facility:
Cox North: 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802 Department: 1001 Adult Psychiatry 200 North Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Hours:

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Cox Health 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.

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).

• Up to $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000.00 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000.00

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.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

• Previous nursing experience (Preferred)

• 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.

• RN license active in the state of Missouri (Required)

At Cox Health, 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, Cox Health has the perfect position for you! Cox Health 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.

To improve the health of the communities we serve.

To be the best for those who need us.

Safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Cox Health 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 Cox Health.