Job Description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1043 Labor and Delivery South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Hours:

6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, Twice a week

Work Shift:

Night 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:

Overview of Unit/Department

The Labor and Delivery Department is a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to providing safe, compassionate care for patients, families and their babies. Our close-knit group, including experienced nurses and supportive staff, works collaboratively with physicians to ensure comprehensive care. We cultivate a highly engaged and communicative environment, prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and the well-being of families by providing ongoing support and reassurance throughout their journey. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative team, we encourage you to apply. Join us in delivering exceptional care—your future starts here!

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000

Job Summary

The Labor and Delivery nurse cares for women and neonates during labor and childbirth. They are responsible for assisting, supporting, and educating families throughout the birth process. The Labor and Delivery nurse provides comprehensive, family centered nursing care to mothers and neonates during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages of delivery. The Labor and Delivery nurse must be able to recognize complications and act quickly to stabilize the situation and communicate with the patient, family, and appropriate physicians and specialists.

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
• Required: ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire
• Required: Must obtain NRP within one year of hire