LPN Private Duty Nursing

Title - LPN Private Duty Nursing

Department / Unit : LPN Private Duty Nursing

Shift / Hours : This is a .4 FTE (16 hours / week). Night shift

Expected Starting Salary Range : Minimum $22.00 / hour; Mid-point $25.86 / hour; Salary calculated based on years of LPN experience

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation! - US News and World Report 2023

Additional Awards and Recognitions

• On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America's Best Employers for Diversity
• On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America's Best Large Employers
• Great Place to Work Certified in 2023
• An LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

Working as an LPN at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center you will enjoy :

• Embracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and families
• Provide direct care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team and to bring the best care to the patient.
• Elevating your skills by developing greater communication and rapport with patients and families while further developing LPN skills.
• Adult to pediatric training program
• New Graduate training program
• LPN and RN Clinical advancement program (CAP)
• New grads welcome

Market Leading Benefits Including

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here : https : / / www.cincinnatichildrens.org / careers / benefits
• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans
• Tuition assistance for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic / Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance packages available for LPNs!

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION : Profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life

CAREER LEVEL SUMMARY : Requires working knowledge and skills to perform defined set of analytical, scientific or operational processes

Works under moderate supervision and within standard operating procedures and / or scientific methods

Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area

SCOPE : 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.

Representative 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 diverse 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.

Diversity - Ensures patient and family feel welcome, safe, valued, and respected. Incorporates culturally diverse concepts into patient care.

Engages the patient and family and recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient and family experience.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required

• 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

2 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO / AA).