Registered Nurse - Rehab Nursing Unit - Meyer Orthopedic Rehab Hospital at CoxHealth – Springfield, Missouri
About This Position
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 in Health Care by Newsweek.
- Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek in 2024.
- Recognized as the 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
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
- Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
- Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
- $1.00 Certification pay
- $1.00 BSN pay
- Career Ladder up to $5,000.00
Job Summary
The Rehabilitation nurse cares for patients experiencing temporary, progressive, or permanent disabilities or illnesses that require rehabilitation. Rehab nurses assess, diagnose, and help to design a plan of care that best suits the patient’s needs and expedite recovery. Working with physicians, pharmacists, and occupational and physical therapists, rehabilitation nurses support patients throughout the recovery process by educating them and helping set recovery goals, encouraging self-care, and providing effective coping skills.
Job Requirements
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
- Previous nursing experience preferred
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
- RN license active in the state of Missouri
- BLS must be obtained within 90 days