Facility :
Cox North : 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802
Department :
1000 Adult Psychiatry 300 North
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
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 by Newsweek.
- 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.
- Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here : Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description :
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
Up to $10,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 80 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $4,000 Relocation bonus$1.00 Certification pay$1.00 BSN payCareer Ladder Bonus up to $5,000Job 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.Job Requirements
EducationRequired : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved programPreferred : Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperiencePreferred : Previous nursing experienceSkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate effective leadership abilitiesExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong critical thinking / problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Licensure / Certification / RegistrationRequired : RN license active in the state of MissouriRequired : BLS must be obtained within 90 daysEducation :
Required : Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved programPreferred : Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperience :
Preferred : Previous nursing experienceSkills :
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrate effective leadership abilitiesExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong 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