Licensed Practical Nurse - HHA - Greene/Christian county

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

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Home Health LPN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The role involves working under the supervision of an RN, focusing on improving patient quality of life through direct care and education. Ideal candidates will have recent experience in a nursing setting and a valid MO LPN license.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement Plan with employer match

$1,800 Sign-On Bonus

24 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off

Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum six months work as a practical/vocational nurse in the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one care and skilled services to patients in their home.
• Completes tasks like complex wound care and provides education to patients.

Skills

Reliable Transportation

Education

Graduate of an approved 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.
• 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.

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 $3,000 Relocation bonus

Job Summary

The Home Health LPN providesone on one care and skilled services to patients in their own home, contributing to the individuals overall quality of life.LPNs work under the direction/supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, within the realm of accepted standards of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse. The RN/LPN Team ensures the overall patient condition is cared for by completing such tasks as complex wound care and providing appropriate education and resources to the patient/caregivers, allowing them to manage their conditions and remain in their own home.

Job Requirements

• Education
  Required: Graduate of an approved License Practical Nursing program
• Experience
  Required: Minimum six (6) months work as a practical/vocational nurse within the last three (3) years in a hospital, nursing home or home care setting.
• Skills
  Ability to provide reliable transportation as required by nature of position.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration

  Required: MO LPN License

  Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days

  Required: Active Driver's License