Licensed Practical Nurse 1
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
Licensed Practical Nurse 1
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education
Primary Location
Lincoln BuildingDepartment
Private Duty NursingShift
Night (United States of America)Schedule
Part timeWeekly Hours
24FTE
0.6Employee Status
Regular*Expected Starting Pay Range
$23.00 - $27.73*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.
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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
Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.
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