LPN - Trauma Acute Care Surgery clinic

coxhealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the 1065 Trauma Providers South team. You will perform administrative duties (answer phones, schedule appointments, data entry) and clinical care (vital signs, medication review, room prep) in a busy outpatient setting. Day shift, 40 hours per week, 8 am–5 pm.

Requires Missouri LPN license; IV certification preferred. Strong communication and computer skills required; you will work both independently and with

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state board accredited practical nursing program.
• Preferred: outpatient or ambulatory nursing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversight.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Data entry in medical records and demographics collection.
• Measure and record vital signs; review medication list.
• Prepare patients for examination; clean rooms and stock supplies.
• Administer medications as ordered by the physician; perform competencies as directed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Delegation execution

Computer skills

Education

Graduate of an state board accredited practical nursing program

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1065 Trauma Providers South

Schedule and Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

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), and 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)

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.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversight.
• Proficient Computer skills

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current License Practical Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse active in the state of Missouri
• Preferred: IV certification in State of Missouri