Nurse Technician / Experienced Nurse Resident

Summary

This position is for nurses hired through our International Recruitment Program. Nurses who do not yet have their Missouri RN license will be hired into a Nurse Technician position while they work to obtain their Missouri license. Once they receive their Missouri RN license, they will move into an Experienced Nurse Resident position while they work through nursing orientation. Upon completing nursing orientation, the nurse will move into a regular Staff Nurse position.

If you have any questions, please contact Jacob Miller at Jacob.Miller3@coxhealth.com or at 417-379-2602.

About Us

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 by Newsweek in 2024.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads in 2023.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

Nurse Technician

Job Summary

The Medical-Surgical Nurse Technician is responsible for providing basic patient care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures under the direction of the nursing staff. The Nurse Technician must be able to take vitals, bathe, dress, move patients, change linens and other duties as assigned. Additional duties include providing patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical Nurse Technician obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.

Job Requirements

Education

Required : Graduate of an approved nursing program

Experience

Required : Minimum 1 year experience

Skills

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Experienced Nurse Resident

Job Summary

The Experienced Nurse Resident, under the supervision of a nurse, is responsible for managing the care of patients experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The Experienced Nurse Resident 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 Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Job Requirements

Education

Required : Graduate of an approved nursing program

Experience

No prior experience required

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 : MO Nursing License

Required : BLS must be obtained within 90 days