Cincinnati Children's
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
- Second Among All 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 (2024)
- 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)
Job Responsibilities:
- Patient Care - Contributes and collects data for the assessment of patient health assessments or research protocol requirements. Provides patient care as directed. Administer medications and treatments as ordered. Contribute to evaluation of the patient's response to nursing interventions.
- Planning - Participates in the development, maintenance, or modification of the nursing plan of care/research protocol. Integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts taking into consideration patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.
- Collaboration - Interacts with other members of the health care/research team regarding the patient plan of care/research protocol.
- Compliance, Safety, and Quality - Maintains organizational and regulatory requirements, and accreditations standards. Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines. Identifies and reports safety concerns to leadership.
- Diversity - Ensures patient and family feel welcome, safe, valued, and respected. Incorporates culturally diverse concepts into patient care. Engages the patient and family and recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient and family experience.
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
- Novice to competent in subject matter and skills
- Completion of a practical nursing (LPN) certificate or vocational nurse (LVN) program
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Preferred: Experience in either pediatric or research facility
- Preferred: 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
- Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment
- Competitive retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Expansive employee discount programs through community partners
- Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
- Referral bonus program for current staff!
- Support through Employee Resource Groups
- Physical and mental health wellness programs
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
Primary Location: Burnet Campus
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Department: Adolescent Medicine
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 0.9
Weekly Hours: 36
Expected Starting Pay Range: $21.52 - $26.23
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.