Staff Nurse - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital - Same Day Surgery

Summary 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. 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. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more! For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth Additional Information May be eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus and 80 hours of front-loaded PTO $1 additional BSN pay Job Summary The same day surgery nurse oversees and directs the care of pre and post-surgical patients of all ages. The nurse is responsible for the care of patients in all-surgical specialties. The same day surgery nurse assesses overall anesthesia recovery and educates patients and their families about homecare instructions. Direct care staff are required to complete all Hip and Knee Replacement Program curriculum and annual education module(s) assigned. Job Requirements 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

Location: Springfield, MO, US

Posted Date: 6/26/2025