LPN I

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center • Cincinnati, OH

393d • $44,762 - $54,558

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital plays a crucial role in providing direct patient care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. This position involves collaborating with healthcare teams, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for patients and their families.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a practical nursing (LPN) certificate or vocational nurse (LVN) program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Experience in either pediatric or research facility.
• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a pediatric healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Contributes and collects data for patient health assessments or research protocol requirements.
• Provides patient care as directed, including administering medications and treatments as ordered.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, or modification of the nursing plan of care/research protocol.
• Integrates age-specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care.
• Interacts with other members of the healthcare/research team regarding the patient plan of care/research protocol.
• Maintains organizational and regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Identifies and reports safety concerns to leadership.
• Ensures patients and families feel welcome, safe, valued, and respected.

Benefits

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs.
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Expansive employee discount programs through community partners.
• Referral bonus program for current staff.
• Support through Employee Resource Groups.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED