Licensed Practical Nurse

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Relocation bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Springfield, Missouri, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care for hospice clients. The role involves directing nursing services and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must have at least one year of professional nursing experience within the last three years and hold an unrestricted LPN license in Missouri. This position offers an $1,800 sign-on bonus, paid time off, and a relocation bonus of up to $3,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a professional nurse within the last three years.
• Minimum of three years healthcare experience, preferably in home infusion or hospital.
• Unrestricted LPN License active in the state of Missouri.
• Billing or intake experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides evaluation, direction, and application of licensed nursing services.
• Gives care to maximize comfort and health of patients and families.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Flexibility

Multitasking

Education

Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program

Graduate of a practical nursing program

Job description

Facility

Home Support: 2240 W Sunset St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1527 Hospice CHAH

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Company Overview

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 | CoxHealth

Job Description

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $1,800 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Job Summary

• Provides evaluation, direction and application of licensed nursing services to carry out the plan of care and treatment of CoxHealth at Home clients under the direction/supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, and within the realm of accepted standards of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The primary goal of this position is to give care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with hospice policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited License Practical Nursing program
  • Required: Graduate of a practical nursing program
• Experience
  • Required: Minimum one (1) year experience as professional nurse within the last three (3) years.
  • Required: Minimum of 3 years healthcare experience, preferably in the home infusion or hospital setting
  • Preferred: Previous billing and/or intake experience
• Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice.
  • 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: Unrestricted LPN License active in the state of Missouri
  • Required: Active Driver’s License
  • Required: MO LPN License
• Ability to provide reliable transportation as required by nature of position.