LPN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an LPN at the Turner Center in Springfield, MO. This role handles administrative duties (phones, scheduling, data entry) and clinical tasks (vital signs, patient prep, med administration) in an outpatient clinic setting.

Education requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program and MO licensure. Preferred experience in ambulatory clinics; strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a state board accredited practical nursing program.
• Experience: Preferred outpatient or ambulatory clinic experience.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills: Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Skills: Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversight.
• Skills: Proficient computer skills.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Missouri LPN license or Graduate Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics.
• Data entry in medical records and scheduling appointments.
• Prepare patients for examination, clean rooms and stock supplies.
• Perform competencies as directed by the department.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork & independence

Delegated tasks

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of a state board accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Facility: Turner Center: 1000 E Primrose St, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department: 1235 OBGYN Physicians for Women SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

The LPN performs administrative duties that include, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records. Clinical duties will include measuring and recording vital signs, collecting demographics and medical information including review of medication list, preparing patients for examination, cleaning rooms and equipment and stocking supplies. This position will involve the administration of medications as ordered by the physician. Performs specific competencies as directed by the department.

• Education: Required: Graduate of an state board accredited practical nursing program
• Experience: Preferred: Previous nursing experience, particularly in outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills: Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Skills: Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite.
• Skills: Proficient Computer skills
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Current License Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse active in the state of Missouri
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Preferred: IV certification in State of Missouri