LPN I - Juvenile Detention Center

Primary location: Burnet Campus. Full-time night shift, 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE).

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, and recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) and America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025). We are one of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune, a Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability, and 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, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence to create space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Contributes and collects data for the assessment of patient health assessments or research protocol requirements.
• Provides patient care as directed. Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Contributes 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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Pay

Expected starting pay range: $23.00 - $27.73 per hour. 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.