LPN I

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 81,750,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Private Duty Nursing team on the Lincoln Building day shift. This full-time role offers 0.8 FTE with 32 weekly hours in a setting focused on pediatric patient care.

You will provide direct care, administer medications, contribute to care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a practical nursing (LPN) certificate or LVN program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Preferred: experience in pediatric or research facility.
• Preferred: 2+ years in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications as ordered.
• Contribute to assessment and data collection for patient health and research protocols.
• Develop, maintain, or modify the nursing plan of care with consideration of age and development.
• Collaborate with the health care team on the patient plan of care/research protocol.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance and report safety concerns.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Team collaboration

Safety and quality

Cultural inclusivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LPN certificate or LVN program

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Primary Location
Lincoln Building
Department
Private Duty Nursing
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
32
FTE
0.8
Employee Status
Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range
$25.00 - $28.53
*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply.Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

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 inclusive 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.
• - 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.

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

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