Job Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Car - Classifies observations and data within normal or out or range for individual patients that contribute to the assessment of patient health assessments or research protocol requirements. Deliver patient care with moderately complex patients/protocols. Participates in patient and family teaching. Precept and coaching others in care/protocol implementation. Contribute to evaluation of the patient's response to nursing interventions Incorporates family insights into patient response.
Planning - Actively contributes to the development, maintenance, or modification of the nursing plan of care/research protocol. Actively participates in patient care or research related conferences. Consistently integrates age specific and culturally inclusive concepts taking into consideration patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
Collaboration - Collaborate with other members of the health care/research team regarding the patient plan of care/research protocol. Active member in point-of-care committees or projects identify and implement best practices.
Compliance, Safety, and Quality - Maintains organizational and regulatory requirements, and accreditations standards. Supports leadership in compliance efforts. Adheres to and contributes to the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Advocates for patient and staff safety. Identifies and reports safety concerns to leadership.
Inclusion - Ensures patient and family feel welcome, safe, valued, and respected. Incorporates culturally inclusive concepts into patient care. Engages the patient and family and recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient and family experience. Protects patient and family rights. Encourages families to speak and represent themselves.
To function at the direction of, and in conjunction with the Registered Nurse (RN), or providers (physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists) in providing direct care to infant, child, adolescent and young adult patients and their families within the parameters of the Performance Standards for Practical Nurses
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of LPN work experience
Demonstrated proficiency in subject matter and skills
Licensed Practical Nurse
Completion of a practical nursing certificate program
Preferred: Experience in either pediatric or research facility
Preferred: Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program
Primary Location
Lincoln Building
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Private Duty Nursing
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
0.8
Weekly Hours
32
*Expected Starting Pay Range
*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status
$23.90 - $29.88
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
Consistently certified as great place to work
A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability