LPN, Center for Better Health and Nutrition

The Center for Better Health and Nutrition (CBHN) is the obesity prevention program of the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s. Our mission is to address the health concerns of children and teens with overweight or obesity through comprehensive, family-based treatment.

This position will serve multiple locations / Greater Cincinnati Area. This includes travel to the following Children's locations : Primarily, Winslow, Liberty, and Mason. Secondarily, Eastgate, Green, Crestview Hills, and Washington Courthouse.

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 inclusive 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.

Inclusion - 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.

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

Preferred : Experience in either pediatric or research facility

Preferred : 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

Primary Location

South Campus

Schedule

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Health Works

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

0.6

Weekly Hours

24

Expected Starting Pay Range

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $23.00 - $26.23

Market Leading Benefits Including

Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

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 available for qualified positions

Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

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

Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers   (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

One of the nation's  America’s Most Innovative Companies  as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employer  as noted by the  National Organization on Disability

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. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer 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 / Veteran / Disability