LPN - Private Duty Nursing

Expected Starting Salary Range: 22.00 - 25.86

Shift: Nights - 11pm-8am (32 hrs/wk)

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

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).