About this role
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1048 SLC-CH Pediatrics
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Hours:
Varied
Work Shift:
Rotating (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:
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Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
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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.
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Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
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Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
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Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
The pediatric/PICU registered nurse provides care to infants, children, and adolescents on the pediatric med-surg floor and in the pediatric intensive unit (PICU). The pediatric nurse is responsible to assess, plan and provide nursing care for children who are suffering from a wide variety of conditions including diseases, illnesses, and recovery from procedures.Education:
- ▪ Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
Experience
- ▪ No prior experience required
Skills
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▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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▪ Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
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▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills
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▪ Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
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▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment. Licensure/Certification/Registration:
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▪ Required: Must take and pass NCLEX exam within 90 days of nursing school graduation and BLS must be obtained within 90 days
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▪ Required: Must obtain PALS within one year of hire