Licensed Practical Nurse - CoxHealth At Home - Hospice Medicare

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CoxHealth seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join its home health team in Springfield, MO. The candidate will evaluate and implement nursing care for hospice clients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Essential qualifications include a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and an active Missouri LPN license.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match

Sign-On Bonus of $1,800

Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus

24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Required: Unrestricted LPN License active in the state of Missouri.
• Required: Minimum one (1) year experience as professional nurse within the last three (3) years.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services to carry out the care plan under supervision.
• Maximizes comfort and health of patients consistent with hospice policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Time management skills

Critical thinking/problem solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited License Practical Nursing program

Job description

Summary

About Us

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 in 2024.
• 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 in 2023.
• 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

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• $1,800 Sign-On Bonus
• 24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000Relocation 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
• Experience
  Required: Minimum one (1) year experience as professional nurse within the last three (3) years.
• 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.
  Ability to provide reliable transportation as required by nature of position.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration

  Required: Unrestricted LPN License active in the state of Missouri

  Required: Active Driver’s License