RN, A5N Complex Pulmonary & Endocrinology

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time Nursing role (PCA/RN-in-training) to support pediatric patients in Pulmonary/Endocrine clinics. The role involves assisting with care plans, documentation, and daily living activities under RN supervision.

Qualified candidates hold a nursing degree (RN) and are prepared to pursue licensure per state requirements. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient care in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required or eligible per state board.
• Must complete ACEN/CCNE/NLN CNEA accredited program.
• Experience in pediatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved care of assigned patients in a Team Nursing environment under supervision of RN.
• Complete nursing orientation and competencies.
• Supervise activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate tasks.
• Document changes in patient condition and required care in medical records.
• Maintain infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Team Nursing

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Primary Location Location A Department A5N Shift 2-3 Shift (United States of America) Schedule Part time Weekly Hours 24 FTE 0.6 Employee Status Regular Pulmonary/Endocrine (A7C) - Evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and management of children with pediatric pulmonary diseases.

Nursing collaborates with physicians in several sub-specialty programs to provide coordination and clinical care in both Pulmonary and multidisciplinary clinics. Sub-specialty programs include pulmonary sleep medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, neuromuscular disorders, the Asthma Center, Pulmonary Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Lung Transplantation, Type 1 & 2 diabetes care/education.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan of Care - Provide approved care of assigned patients in a Team Nursing environment and assist in implementation of interventions under supervision of RN.
• Complete nursing orientation and competencies.
• Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Supervise developmentally appropriate activities.
• Offers assistance to co-workers after completion of own duties.
• Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors.
• Assist with patient transport as requested.
• Communication - Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers by actively participating as a frontline example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction.
• Reports present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary.
• Completes timely documentation of information in the patient medical record.
• Seek information and guidance when needed.
• Discusses concerns of work situation with Director or designee.
• Mentors and coaches other PCAs with effective communication.
• Environment - Ensures that within the division, all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for patients, families, visitors and employees.
• Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families.
• Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and development level.
• Administrative Support - Responds to communication system/patient alarms and executes with a sense of urgency.
• Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette.
• Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
• May assist in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Reviews new hire skills and competency checklist prior to manager review.
• Monitor Observation - May perform monitor observation responsibilities.
• Continuously observes and accurately recognizes actionable conditions.
• Reliably detects changes from patient baseline and observational changes of actual patient and reports the changes to caregiver.
• Utilizes algorithm in response to monitor interpretation.
• Document change and action taken per algorithm guidelines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters, Bachelors or Associates Degree in Nursing through the completion of a ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA accredited nursing program.
• Associates degree in Nursing candidates must complete Bachelors degree in Nursing within 5 years of date of entry into RN position.
• Offered and accepted a RN position at CCHMC with an expectation to take and successfully pass Ohio State Board of Nursing Registered Nursing Licensure Examination within 90 days of entry into the Nurse Intern Role.

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 theAmerican 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.

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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 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.

Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.