PA or NP for Urgent Care PRN Weekends Only
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CoxHealth
Springfield, MO, US
Summary
The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with physicians to provide advanced nursing care, perform physical examinations, and develop patient treatment plans. They also order diagnostic tests and coordinate health services within the urgent care facility.
Job Description
Facility:
Turner Center: 1000 E Primrose St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1332 Urgent Care Turner
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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:
• Job Summary
◦ The Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with a physician for assistance in clinical decision-making, case management and evaluation of performance. The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care and treatment to patients and performs physical examinations; orders diagnostic tests, develops treatment plans and prescribes drugs or other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner may also plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
• Job Requirements
◦ Education
▪ Masters of Science in Nursing
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Experience
▪ Required: No Prior Experience Required
▪ Preferred: 1-2 years
◦ Skills
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
▪ Proficient computer skills
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Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license
▪ BLS within 90 days of hire
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Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employmentEducation:
▪ Masters of Science in Nursing
Experience:
▪ Required: No Prior Experience Required
▪ Preferred: 1-2 years
Skills:
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
▪ Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
▪ Proficient computer skills
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
▪ Required: MO Nurse Practitioner license ▪Successful completion of all department specific credentialing within first 90 days of employment
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.
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.
Founded
1906
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, MO
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.
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.
Founded
1906
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Springfield, MO