Licensed Practical Nurse|LPN - Northland Clinic

Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $59k•$69k Per Year Licensed Practical Nurse|LPN•Northland Clinic Swope Health Services

Occupation:

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Location:

Riverside, MO•64150 Positions available: 1 Job #:

LICEN002228

Source:

Swope Health Services

Posted:

02/23/2026

Web Site:

www.swopehealth.org

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Swope Health Services, you will be part of a team of caregivers to provide care for the people who need it most. As an LPN you are responsible for taking a health history, performing health counseling, and administering medications and treatments. You will provide nursing care and assist our physicians and providers. LPNs provide follow-up on abnormal lab results, abnormal imaging results, and post-hospitalization, as well as proactive pre-visit planning, and patient teaching. You are a critical part of our patient-centered medical team that provides quality care. If you are passionate about working with a team of dedicated caregivers to make care visible daily, this role is for you.

Primary Functions:

1. Contacts patients regarding abnormal labs and imaging results to advise patient of results and further care. 2. Transcribes physician/provider orders, collect specimens and cultures for laboratory analysis. 3. Reviews telephone encounters and addresses within the LPN scope of practice. 4. Completes forms and documents and obtains physician signature as appropriate. This includes but not limited to diabetic supply form, DME, and Home Health Orders. 5. Arranges referrals for specialty care, urgent or emergent care at the direction of the provider. Instructs patients in home self-care when an immediate clinic evaluation is not necessary. Instruct patients to come to the clinic as necessary. Consult with the clinic manager or provider when there is a question about the severity of the problem or the need for immediate attention. 6. Administers oral and parenteral (IM, subcutaneous, intradermal) medications as ordered and prescribed by the provider using the 6 Rights of Medication Administration. May dispense non-prescription sample medications kept in the clinic only. May not dispense prescription sample medications 7. Performs waive testing and venipuncture as ordered by the provider 8. Documents all nursing care and treatments performed, in the electronic medical record. 9. Coordinates pre-visit planning by reviewing the electronic medical record to include patient history and proactively orders labs and other testing based on standing orders. 10. Performs hospital follow up by reviewing discharge summary and performing med reconciliation. 11. Follow up on any referrals. 12. Delegates to MA within scope of practice to enhance patient care. 13. Manages and directs patient flow within the clinical area. 14. May relieve the nurse supervisor and medical assistants as necessary. 15. Orders basic clinic supplies and stock medications. 16. Knowledgeable on using PC and Microsoft Word. Ability to document within an electronic medical record and/or familiarity with Windows•based programs. 17. Assists in staff training and new employee orientation. 18. Maintains an environment conducive to the care and welfare of patients/clients. 19. Participates in continuing educational offerings that are scheduled at the facility. 20. Comply with computer security guidelines and confidentiality of both patients and staff. 21. In an emergency, L.P.N. may summon EMS for transport, initiate CPR and take actions necessary to preserve life. 22. Checks the oxygen and respiratory area weekly. Documents amount of oxygen on log sheet. Stocks room with appropriate supplies and equipment. 23. All other duties as assigned by the clinic manager. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

Successful Candidates will have:

Graduated from an accredited school of practical nursing. Licensed to practice in the State of Missouri and/or Kansas. Basic Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS), certified. Excellent communication skills, customer service oriented and exhibit the ability to work with people (staff, visitors and clients). Associates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an approved exemption for vaccination accommodation based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

About Swope Health Services:

Each year, Swope Health serves over 45,000 patients, encompassing more than 200,000 visits in four counties on both sides of the state line. Our team members are proud of the work we do and the promise we've made•delivering coordinated care that values the needs of the whole person and championing better health in our community. Swope Health is a special place that cares for the people who need it most, wherever they are in the community. As part of our promise to battle health inequities and provide high-quality, comprehensive care, we make care visible. That means we proudly deliver our promise through every action, every day. Swope Health Services supports its team members with: Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision 401(k) retirement plan with company match Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short•and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Visit the Employer site for more details