Licensed Practical Nurse/Graduate Practical Nurse

6 days ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States CoxHealth Full time $43,000 - $63,000 per year

Facility:

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

Department:

1325 Transitional Care Unit Meyer

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Work Shift:

Night 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 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.​
  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Overview of Unit/Department

Want to be a member of an interdisciplinary team that is patient focused?  Working daily with all types of adult patients from cardiac to trauma to ortho and neuro. We focus on the patient returning home at their maximum level of abilities. As a nurse you have frequent interactions with the patient and family providing immediate care and education for a successful transition home. 

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $4,000

Graduate Practical Nurse

Job Summary

The Medical-Surgical nurse is responsible for managing the care of the adult or geriatric patient experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Medical-Surgical nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Graduate of an approved practical nursing program

Experience

• Previous nursing experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate effective knowledge of scope of practice

• Exhibits valuable time management skills

• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills

• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Must take and pass NCLEX-PN within 90 days of practical nursing school graduation

• BLS must be obtained within 90 days

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse working in the Transitional Care Unit is responsible to provide direct care of the adult/geriatric patient experiencing prolonged general medical or post-operative recovery. The LPN provides care based on the patients' needs, which includes medication administration, dressing changes, monitoring of vital signs and skin integrity, documentation in the medical record, and providing patients and families with support and education.

Job Requirements

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience preferred

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice

• Exhibits valuable time management skills

• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills

• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• LPN license and IV Certification active in the state of Missouri

• BLS must be obtained within 90 daysEducation:
Required: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
Experience:
Previous nursing experience preferred
Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective knowledge of scope of practice
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
LPN license and IV Certification active in the state of Missouri

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