LPN or MAII

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care in a pediatric setting under nursing and physician supervision. You will administer medications, collect data, and help manage care plans for diverse ages from infants to young adults.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, adherence to safety standards, and culturally inclusive practice to support families and patients in their health journeys.

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.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Data collection

Team collaboration

Compliance & safety

Education

High school diploma

LPN certificate or LVN program

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Primary Location

Winslow Office Building

Department

Complex Care Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

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 atop 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'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational 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