Staff Nurse/Staff LPN - Part Time - Urgent Care Nixa
Location: 501 N Old Wilderness Rd, Nixa, Missouri, United States of America, 65714
Department: Urgent Care Nixa
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Hours (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
Work Shift: Day Shift
About the Organization
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five 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, and dental coverage
- Retirement plan with employer match (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
For a comprehensive list of benefits, visit Benefits | CoxHealth.
About the Role
The Urgent Care nurse provides professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages. The UC nurse triages and determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, or social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. Responsibilities include:
- Assessing patient needs quickly and prioritizing care based on critical nature
- Stabilizing patients and initiating treatment
- Discharging patients after the emergency is resolved or arranging for longer hospital stays
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and data entry in medical records. Clinical duties include:
- Measuring and recording vital signs
- Collecting demographics and medical information, including reviewing medication lists
- Preparing patients for examination
- Cleaning rooms and equipment, and stocking supplies
- Administering medications as ordered by the physician
- Performing specific competencies as directed by the department
Requirements
Education
- Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Experience
- Preferred: Previous nursing experience
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership abilities
- Strong time management skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Required: Active nursing license in the state of Missouri