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Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery - Full Time - Day Shift
CoxHealth · Springfield, Missouri, United States
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In short
Oversee and direct preoperative and postoperative care for patients of all ages across surgical specialties. Assess patients' recovery from anesthesia and educate patients and their families about home care instructions.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Applicants must graduate from an accredited or NLN-approved nursing program and hold an active Missouri RN license; BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days. A bachelor's degree in nursing and previous nursing experience are preferred, along with strong communication, leadership, time-management, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
About the employer
CoxHealth
We're a six-hospital system in southwest Missouri with physician clinics in 25 nearby communities.
CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and approximately 13,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have.
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Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve, and our vision is to be the best for those who need us. Visit our website to learn more about our award-winning care and colleagues.
- INDUSTRY
- Hospitals and Health Care
- COMPANY
- Nonprofit
- FOUNDED
- 1906
- HEADQUARTERS
- Springfield, MO
- SIZE
- 10,001+
- OFFICES
- 6 on LinkedIn
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- 4 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this CoxHealth role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807




 1329 Same Day Surgery Meyer 36 9:30 am-7:00pm 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:
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Facility
Meyer Orthopedic Surgical Center: 3535 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807





Department
1329 Same Day Surgery Meyer
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Hours
9:30 am-7:00pm
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, 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)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description
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.
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
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