Intensive Care Registered Nurse 1

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Child Life & Integrative Care

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

36

FTE

0.9

Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$69,388.80 - $88,608.00

*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

• Clinical Judgement & Compliance- Using the nursing process, performs whole person / whole systems assessments of patients and families to identify needs and establish short and/or long-term goals. Facilitates person-centered, relationship-based therapeutic partnership with patient and family, developing plan of care based upon what matters to the patient and family. Provides integrative healthcare education and practices to meet patient and family needs, moving from less to more intensive, to successfully address identified needs and support patient and family wellbeing. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and modifies care based on results. Communicates relevant patient care information to promote continuity of care. Participates in patient care conferences and/or rounds. Applies basic problem-solving skills including the ability to anticipate changing patient needs. Reports suspicions of abuse and neglect as mandated for investigation. Promotes and supports pain and symptom management. Documents services and/or interventions provided. Follows up on referrals in a timely manner.

• Clinical Operations- Competently prioritizes workflow based on integrative nursing assessment of patient/family care needs and other responsibilities. Submits requests for supplies to support integrative nursing healthcare practice with patients, families and staff according to division guidelines. Ensures that work areas are organized, safe and professional in appearance for employees, patients and families, including designated integrative care rooms. Identifies potential problems, addresses barriers, assumes ownership of problem-solving, and solves problems at the lowest possible level, demonstrating accountability for self and others. Completes special assignments and projects while maintaining patient, family and staff-related integrative healthcare practice. Strives to increase personal productivity by identifying and implementing new work procedures where appropriate. Proactively contributes to a positive work environment.

• Performance Development- Supports and participates in performance improvement activities. Seeks opportunities for involvement in evidence-based care/professional inquiry in integrative nursing and integrative healthcare as a core component of maintaining professional nursing knowledge. Actively contributes to the advancement of professional tenets within the division, hospital, and/or community. Orients and supervises volunteers. Contributes to education and training of students and other healthcare professionals, including nurses and physicians. Proactively shares knowledge with colleagues. Remains current in professional nursing practice, including integrative nursing practice. Committed to and acquires continuing education to increase professional growth. Integrates new nursing and integrative healthcare knowledge and skills into professional nursing practice.

• Professional Practice- Competently and professionally engages in multidisciplinary team process, actively participating in effective problem solving, collegial learning and pursuit of best practice in the optimization of health and wellbeing. Addresses conflicts directly, constructively and tactfully. Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation, respect and trust within the team. Uses authentic presence in responding to day-to-day needs of colleagues within the team and throughout the division.

• Clinical Documentation- Completes required daily/weekly exchange of information and documentation according to division guidelines to ensure excellent patient and family care, integrative health services, and support team member productivity. Completes fee for service documentation, if applicable.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in nursing and commitment to BSN

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing

• 2+ years integrative healthcare experience

• Preferred: 2+ years of pediatric nursing experience

• Registered Nurse License

• Certification in Reiki I or Healing Touch I

• Preferred: Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) or other related integrative healthcare certification or licensure

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