Licensed Practical Nurse-Tenney Pediatrics

Swope Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Swope Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Tenney Pediatrics. You will be part of a caregiving team, taking health histories, counseling patients, and administering medications and treatments. You’ll support physicians, follow up on lab and imaging results and participate in pre-visit planning and patient teaching.

Ideal candidates have Missouri or Kansas licensure, BCLS certification, and strong communication skills. Vaccination or approved exemption is required.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and/or Kansas.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS), certified.
• Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors and clients).
• Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assist physicians and providers.
• Take health history, provide health counseling, administer medications and treatments.
• Follow up on abnormal lab results and imaging, post hospitalization, and pre-visit planning; patient teaching.

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse-Tenney Pediatrics

Job Category: Clinical Support Services

Requisition Number: LICEN002478

• Posted : October 21, 2026
• Full-Time

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Description

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Swope Health Services in our Tenney Pediatrics Clinic, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As a LPN you are responsible for taking a health history, performing health counseling, and administering medications and treatments. You will provide nursing care and assist our physicians and providers. LPNs provide follow up on abnormal lab results, abnormal imaging results, post hospitalization, as well as proactive pre-visit planning, and patient teaching. You are a critical part of the patient centered medical team to provide quality, patient centered care. If you have a passion for working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible every day, this role is for you.

Successful Candidates will have:

• Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and/or Kansas.
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS), certified.
• Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors and clients).
• Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Position is currently approved for a Sign on Bonus of $1,000. It is paid in two increments $500 at hire and $500 after 90 days of employment.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made – delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community.

Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day.

Swope Health Services supports its team members with:

• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day

Swope Health is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Prac Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer

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