Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - SY 2026-27 - This is a Pool

Young World Physical Education; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities include providing day-to-day support to students with disabilities and direct patient care in the School Nurse's Office. The ideal candidate will ensure comprehensive health services are provided to promote student wellness.

Applicants must have a current LPN Nursing License in Ohio and at least 12 months of experience, preferably in pediatric settings. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience as an LPN, preferably working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to document care accurately and maintain records.
• Knowledge of FERPA, Section 504, federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care based on patient needs and care plans.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain clinical records and document patient encounters.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Direct patient care

Education

Current LPN Nursing License in the State of Ohio

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – SY 2026-27 – Pool

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is looking to fill the Licensed Practical Nurse position for the 2026-27 school year.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5806256
• Application Deadline: July 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: June 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full‑Time
• Salary: $27.29 per hour

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (Shared, 1:1, School Nurse's Office)

This position reports to the building principal, RN, teacher (if LPN is 1:1) or designee/School Health Manager. The ideal candidate will provide day‑to‑day support of students with disabilities or physical impairments and provide direct patient care in accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Act of the State of Ohio.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License

• Current LPN Nursing License in the State of Ohio

Experience / Preferred Skills

• Documented evidence of a minimum of 12 months experience as an LPN, preferably, working with children in an educational or other pediatric practice setting
• Prior experience working with children desirable

Responsibilities

The successful candidate shall have the training, skills, and ability necessary to:

• Communicate effectively, problem solve, and work independently.
• Provide direct patient care demonstrating skills matching patient needs.
• Plan and provide care based on daily assessment of the patient, Individual Education Plan (IEP), Individualized Health Plan (IHP), and/or physician’s orders.
• Promote optimal patient wellness by assisting the patient to adapt to their illness or wellness state.
• Report significant findings and changes in patient status to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain clinical records as required.
• Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients, parents, administration, and co‑workers.
• Perform duties as assigned by the RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as, but not limited to, providing back‑up medical assistance for students when needed; working with other students in the classroom as appropriate; assisting with assessments; entering and maintaining immunization records and vision and hearing screening.
• Maintain competency and enhance professional growth and development through continuing education, and attending conferences and seminars.
• If performing building health office responsibilities:
  • Maintenance of student records related to immunizations, chronic illness, etc.
  • Administer medications, document administration of medications, and obtain/maintain consents for administration of medication.
  • Coordinate/provide vision, dental, hearing, and BMI screening.
  • Document screening results and communicate failures to parents/guardians.
  • Document screening failure follow‑up/closures.
  • Perform diabetes care, which includes but is not limited to:
    • Checking blood glucose by finger stick.
    • Calibrating & cleaning blood glucose monitor.
    • Administering insulin per provider orders.
    • Obtaining all necessary paperwork to provide care.
    • Documenting care as directed by medical provider.
  • Perform First Aid using the Emergency Guidelines for Schools published by Ohio Department of Health.
  • Accurately document student encounters and maintain documentation per guidelines.
  • Stock and maintain health room.
  • Lifting of patient, equipment, or other items – up to 60 pounds independently, up to 250 pounds with 1 or 2 person assist/hydraulic lift.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Additional Information

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of FERPA, Section 504, and other federal and state laws and regulations regarding education and students.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective computer skills as needed for work (e.g., ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite).
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Employment Provisions

Salary: $27.29 per hour – per the AFSCME contract.

Service Period: School year only – 7 hours per day.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request from Human Resources.

All interested applicants are invited to submit an online application at www.cps-k12.org / Apply online.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cincinnati Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. The district has a continuing non‑discrimination policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Contact Information

• Angelina Maddox
• Student Services
• Email: [e-mail]