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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Info

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Job Description

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 Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

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 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.
  

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

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
• Competitive retirement plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement 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 nurses!
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Burnet Campus

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Adolescent Medicine

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
0.8

Weekly Hours
32

Salary Range
$21.52 - $26.23

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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. 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/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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