Facility :
Cox North : 1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65802
Department :
1000 Adult Psychiatry 300 North
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
20
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 :
Overview of Unit / Department
Adult Psychiatric Units I and II provide care for adult patients (ages 18-50) experiencing acute mental health needs. Each unit includes 21 beds, divided into two wings : a 14-bed lower acuity wing and a 7-bed higher acuity wing, allowing for tailored, patient-centered care.
These units are built around a strong commitment to safety and creating a supportive, therapeutic environment that promotes healing and mental wellness. Staff play a vital role in fostering stability, trust, and recovery for patients during vulnerable moments in their lives.
Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates
Up to $900 Sign-On BonusUp to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonusUp to $0.50 Certification payUp to $0.50 BS payJob SummaryProvide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Obtains information on patient condition as requested by the nursing staff, and reports any changes in patient condition.Job RequirementsEducationRequired : High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred : Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related fieldExperiencePreferred : Previous experience with mental health or age specific populationSkillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical / problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Licensure / Certification / RegistrationBLS must be obtained within 90 days and maintained throughout employmentMust obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frameEducation :Required : High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred : Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related fieldExperience :
Preferred : Previous experience with mental health or age specific populationSkills :
Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExhibits valuable time management skillsStrong analytical / problem solving skills.Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.Licensure / Certification / Registration :
Must obtain department specific certifications within the designated time frame