MA III/LPN

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an LPN for the Neurology/Neurosurgery outpatient clinic in Springfield, MO. The role involves administrative tasks such as answering phones, scheduling, and data entry, as well as clinical duties like measuring vitals, preparing patients, and administering medications under physician direction.

The position requires a state-board-accredited practical nursing program graduate and an active Missouri license, with preference for outpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state board accredited practical nursing program.
• Active Missouri LPN license is required?
• Experience in outpatient or ambulatory clinic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Measure and record vital signs and collect demographics.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers.
• Administer medications per physician orders.
• Maintain clean rooms, stock supplies, and manage data entry in medical records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Independent work

Education

Practical nursing program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1304 Neurosurgery SGF

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Hours:

8:00 am to 4:30 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)
• 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. Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team. Carry out delegated tasks as directed by supervisors or with provider oversite. 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