Night Shift Pediatric RN – Inpatient Care & Advocacy

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts in the PA5.400 Child Inpatient department. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, patient safety, and high-quality care during a full-time schedule.

The ideal candidate holds an active Ohio RN license with a Diploma/Associate and is prepared to pursue BSN/ MSN as required. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adherence to CMS standards are essential in this setting.

Qualifications

• Associate or diploma RN required with active Ohio license; may need BSN within 1 year if not held initially.
• Preferred BSN (ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA) or MSN.
• Active Ohio RN license; may require licensure in additional states.
• Foreign graduates must have license validated per Ohio Board rules.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards; support leadership with CMS alignment.
• Sustain safety, policy and procedure compliance; communicate concerns to leadership.
• Provide patient care with clinical judgment, documenting care plans and outcomes.
• Collect data, follow protocols, and use age-appropriate, culturally inclusive care.
• Engage in care coordination and education with patients and families.
• Participate in shared governance and interprofessional team decisions.
• Model IPM principles in all practice.
• Advocate for patients and families, upholding ethical standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Interprofessional practice

Education

Associate/Diploma RN

BSN preferred

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts in the PA5.400 Child Inpatient department. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, patient safety, and high-quality care during a full-time schedule.

The ideal candidate holds an active Ohio RN license with a Diploma/Associate and is prepared to pursue BSN/ MSN as required. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adherence to CMS standards are essential in this setting.