Nursing at CoxHealth Nursing Perks & Career Progression Perks of Working as a Nurse at CoxHealthAt CoxHealth, we're committed to investing in our nurses and helping you achieve the career of your dreams. Now Offering: Uncapped Loan Repayment Our Caps Are Off CoxHealth is celebrating newly hired nurses and graduate nurse residents (GNRs) who help us staff our mission-critical hospital units with a one-time offer of unlimited payments toward student loans. RN-BSN Tuition Assistance Program View All About the Program CoxHealth established the RN-BSN Tuition Assistance program to advance both MAGNET and Pathway to Excellence programs in the growth and development of the nursing staff. This program is designed for acute care Registered Nurses and nurse leaders who want to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Increased Funding for Fall 2021 – Don't Wait for Further Repayment CoxHealth will provide up to $12,500 in tuition assistance for employed students who enroll in the Cox College RN-BSN program. This covers most of the tuition and fees for the cost of the Cox College program! (see the reverse side for itemization) For employees who enroll in external CoxHealth approved BSN programs, up to $7,500 in tuition assistance may be available. Additional funding may be available for pre-requisite course completion. What's the Commitment? It takes about two years to complete the RN to BSN program at Cox College. After graduating, participants must work for CoxHealth for approximately 5,600 worked hours (~36 months working at least 76 hours per pay period) in exchange for an award of $12,500. Additional terms, including repayment, are outlined in more detail in the RN to BSN FAQ document and in the Work Commitment Agreement documents. Who's Eligible? All direct-care RNs and nurse leaders working in hospital locations in Springfield, Branson, Monett, and Barton County who meet the following criteria are eligible for the program:Previously earned a Nursing Diploma or Associates degree in nursingCompleted at least 90 days of employment with CoxHealth (by application date) with satisfactory performance reviewsWork in a qualifying position and unit/department (eligibility list on the Advance Your Career page on the Employee Portal) and have supervisor approvalWork in a position requisitioned for full or part-time status (not PRN) of at least .5 FTE (i.e. 40 hours per pay period) or greater How Can I Manage Work and School? Cox College and our nursing teams work together to make your experiences as flexible as possible.You start the program when you are ready – no admission deadlines.Complete your BSN program almost entirely online.Complete required leader shadowing experiences at your regular home campus.Complete nursing courses in eight-week blocks (either part-time or full-time) based on your unique, changing needs. (Degree requirements must be met within five (5) years of matriculation.) Contact Information Email hr-tuition@coxhealth.com for more information. Career Progression at CoxHealthClinical LadderSTAR stands for Steps to Advancement and Recognition and is the clinical ladder used at CoxHealth to recognize and reward nurses who pursue ongoing professional development within their field to advance their clinical practice. Requirements for Advancement All clinical bedside RNs enter CoxHealth at Level I. RNs will be paid a base salary based on competitive pay rate for their job classification. If applicant holds a BSN, RN will receive an additional $1/hour for the BSN. Level II: RN must have their BSN and/or achieve national certification in area of clinical specialty. RN will receive an additional $1/hour for the BSN. RN will receive an additional $1/hour for their certification. Levels III, IV, and V: RN must achieve Level II and the following requirements must be met: The nurse will have no written disciplinary action in the previous 12 months for either maintenance or advancement on the STAR Ladder. The nurse may be full-time, part-time, or PRN, provided that worked hours for the previous 12 months equals 1,040 or greater and 18 months post licensure. If the RN fails to maintain the highest level previously achieved, the RN will be placed at Level I or II based on certification status or may submit application to applicable level (i.e. RN who does not demonstrate any STAR criteria will return to Level I or II or a previous Level V nurse could demonstrate criteria for Level III). The nurse can advance any number of levels at a time, but may only advance to Level III, IV, or V once per calendar year. When a staff nurse transfers from one clinical specialty to another, he/she will maintain his/her clinical ladder level until such time as it is due for renewal. Educational Requirements Career Goal and/or Education Needs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Online Career Goal and/or Education Needs I know I want to go to nursing school or I am a practicing nurse interested in advancing my education, but I am worried work, family and other commitments will make school difficult. Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Online x Career Goal and/or Education Needs I'm interested in nursing, but I would like to test the waters with a quicker-entry degree before committing to the field. Associate x Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Online Career Goal and/or Education Needs I want to become a licensed practical, licensed vocational nurse or I would like to become a registered nurse and live in a state that does not require a bachelor's degree. Associate x Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Online Career Goal and/or Education Needs I want to become a registered nurse in a state that requires a bachelor's degree or I am a practicing LPN or RN who would like to advance my education and career. Associate Bachelor's x Master's Doctorate Online x Career Goal and/or Education Needs I would like to become an advanced practice nurse, such as a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, nurse midwife or nurse anesthetist. Associate Bachelor's Master's x Doctorate x Online x Nursing Career Path at CoxHealth View All Step 1: Nurse Assistant 6-week classPaid on-the-job training12-month work commitment as Nurse Assistant 1 Step 2: Certified Nurse Assistant 6-course sessionsCertification exam paid for by CoxHealth12-month work commitment as Certified Nurse Assistant Step 3: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 12 to 24 month diplomaUp to $5,000 tuition reimbursement24-month work commitment as LPN Step 4: Nurse (ASN/RN) 24 to 36 month degreeUp to $12,500 Tuition Assistance to CoxCollege (or prorated amount to approved accredited college/university)RN Licensure through N-CLEXGraduate Nurse Residency (540 hours on-the-job) training30-month work commitment as RN Step 5: RN to BSN 24-month degreeUp to $20,000 tuition assistance to CoxCollege (or prorated amount to approved accredited college/university)48-month work commitment as BSN, RN Step 6: BSN-Prepared Nurses BSN-prepared nurses are eligible to further their career by:Clinical ladder participationCharge nurseNurse preceptorNurse mentorCox Young ProfessionalsNurse educatorNursing leadershipEmerging leader programLeadership education and development seriesTuition reimbursement and tuition discounts for graduate degrees Additional Resources Our Community CoxHealth is based in Springfield, Missouri and includes hospitals in Springfield, Branson, Monett and Barton County. 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