LPN - Juvenile Detention Center

Cincinnati Children's•Greendale, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center. The LPN will 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. Cincinnati Children’s aims to make children’s health better through a holistic team approach in patient care and advancing science. The organization is recognized as a top 10 Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, a leading recipient of NIH Funding, and one of America’s Best Large Employers and Most Innovative Companies. It is also certified as a great place to work, a leading disability employer, and Magnet® designated. Cincinnati Children’s embraces innovation, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence, to empower teams and create better outcomes. The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families, providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in either pediatric or research facility
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Interacts with other members of the health care/research team regarding the patient plan of care/research protocol.
Maintains organizational and regulatory requirements, and accreditations standards.
Adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Identifies and reports safety concerns to leadership.
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.
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.