Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Healthcare employer

Cincinnati, Ohio

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician in a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility.

Posted Sep 16 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: Wound-Care · Long Term Care
License: LPN license Licensure: Current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed
License: current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Licensure: Current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Education: completion of an accredited LPN or LVN program Education: Completion of an accredited LPN or LVN program.
Also asks: clinical and patient care skills Strong clinical and patient care skills.
Also asks: communication and interpersonal abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Also asks: teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Also asks: compassionate and patient-focused approach to care Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
Also asks: proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and nursing documentation Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and nursing documentation.

Preferred

Experience: healthcare or long-term care setting experience

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What it pays

Loan repayment: Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp
Bonus: referral bonus Referral Bonus Program

Benefits

Benefitshealth benefits including Medical, Dental & VisionHealth benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision
Benefits401k with company match401k with company match
BenefitsEarly Pay via TapcheckEarly Pay via Tapcheck!
BenefitsEmployee Perks & Discount programEmployee Perks & Discount program
BenefitsPTO + Company Holidays + Floating HolidaysPTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays
BenefitsMentorship ProgramsMentorship Programs

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BenefitsInternal/Upskilling Growth OpportunitiesInternal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities
BenefitsContinued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by ClaspContinued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp
Loan repayment program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Referral program
Referral Bonus Program

The role and schedule

Floating: Floats to other units
Day to day: provide basic nursing care to residents Provide basic nursing care to residents, including administering medications, wound care, and assisting with personal hygiene.
Day to day: monitor residents' vital signs and report abnormalities Monitor residents' vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, and report any abnormalities to the supervising nurse or physician.
Day to day: assist with feeding, dressing, and mobility Assist with feeding, dressing, and mobility, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.
Day to day: follow individualized care plans Follow individualized care plans and provide care according to residents’ needs and medical conditions.
Day to day: administer medications as prescribed Administer medications to residents as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery.
Day to day: monitor residents for adverse medication reactions Monitor residents for adverse reactions to medications and report any concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
Day to day: maintain accurate medication administration records Maintain accurate records of medication administration and residents’ responses to treatments.
Day to day: maintain patient care documentation Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient care, including vital signs, treatments, and any changes in condition.
Day to day: report residents' progress and status changes Report residents’ progress, concerns, or changes in health status to the supervising nurse or physician.
Day to day: ensure documentation complies with policies and regulations Ensure that all documentation complies with facility policies and healthcare regulations.
Day to day: collaborate with RNs, physicians, and healthcare team Work closely with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care and effective communication.
Day to day: communicate with residents and families Communicate with residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing updates on residents' health and treatment.
Day to day: participate in care conferences and team meetings Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident care plans and outcomes.
Day to day: follow infection control protocols Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Day to day: use PPE and comply with safety guidelines Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately and ensure compliance with facility safety guidelines.
Day to day: report safety hazards or concerns Report any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate personnel.
Day to day: advocate for residents Act as an advocate for residents, ensuring their needs are met and their dignity is respected.
Day to day: provide emotional support to residents and families Provide emotional support to residents and their families, offering comfort and reassurance when needed.
Day to day: promote a positive and compassionate environment Promote a positive and compassionate environment for all residents, fostering their physical and emotional well-being.

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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician in a healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living facility. The LPN is responsible for monitoring patients’ health, administering basic nursing care, and ensuring that patients’ medical needs are met. This role is essential in promoting the health, comfort, and well-being of residents by delivering high-quality nursing care in a compassionate and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

Provide basic nursing care to residents, including administering medications, wound care, and assisting with personal hygiene. Monitor residents' vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, and report any abnormalities to the supervising nurse or physician. Assist with feeding, dressing, and mobility, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Follow individualized care plans and provide care according to residents’ needs and medical conditions.

Medication Administration

Administer medications to residents as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery. Monitor residents for adverse reactions to medications and report any concerns to the supervising nurse or physician. Maintain accurate records of medication administration and residents’ responses to treatments.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of patient care, including vital signs, treatments, and any changes in condition. Report residents’ progress, concerns, or changes in health status to the supervising nurse or physician. Ensure that all documentation complies with facility policies and healthcare regulations.

Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with RNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care and effective communication. Communicate with residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing updates on residents' health and treatment. Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident care plans and outcomes.

Infection Control and Safety

Follow infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately and ensure compliance with facility safety guidelines. Report any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Resident Advocacy

Act as an advocate for residents, ensuring their needs are met and their dignity is respected. Provide emotional support to residents and their families, offering comfort and reassurance when needed. Promote a positive and compassionate environment for all residents, fostering their physical and emotional well-being.

Education

Completion of an accredited LPN or LVN program.

Licensure

Current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Experience

Previous experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting is preferred but not required. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Skills

Strong clinical and patient care skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work well as part of a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care. Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and nursing documentation.

People-Centered Rewards

Health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision 401k with company match Early Pay via Tapcheck! Employee Perks & Discount program PTO + Company Holidays + Floating Holidays Referral Bonus Program Mentorship Programs Internal/Upskilling Growth Opportunities Continued Education Loan Repayment Program powered by Clasp

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What's around it?

In Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,001/mo
Household income: $52,909/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Cincinnati, OH

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals commonly land in Clifton (median rent $835, median age 30.6, walkable to UC, coffee, parks, and late-night eats), Corryville beside UC Health and Short Vine, Over-the-Rhine for historic architecture plus a food-and-brewery scene (median rent $1,119, safer than 62% of the city), Oakley for breweries and homes around $259k, and Hyde Park for shops, green space, and household incomes near $99k. The Central Business District is walkable downtown living (median rent $1,161, safer than 80% of the city). Value and character options include Westwood (Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood; 1-bedrooms averaging $764 and median homes about $210k), Northside (eclectic and inclusive), Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn just south of Clifton, and Mount Lookout. School-and-space suburbs named for families include Mason, West Chester, Montgomery, Blue Ash, and Anderson Township; Covington, Newport, and Bellevue across the river are an easy bike ride to Downtown, The Banks, and OTR.

Nurses and young professionals commonly land in Clifton (median rent $835, median age 30.6, walkable to UC, coffee, parks, and late-night eats), Corryville beside UC Health and Short Vine, Over-the-Rhine for historic architecture plus a food-and-brewery scene (median rent $1,119, safer than 62% of the city), Oakley for breweries and homes around $259k, and Hyde Park for shops, green space, and household incomes near $99k. The Central Business District is walkable downtown living (median rent $1,161, safer than 80% of the city).

Value and character options include Westwood (Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood; 1-bedrooms averaging $764 and median homes about $210k), Northside (eclectic and inclusive), Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn just south of Clifton, and Mount Lookout. School-and-space suburbs named for families include Mason, West Chester, Montgomery, Blue Ash, and Anderson Township; Covington, Newport, and Bellevue across the river are an easy bike ride to Downtown, The Banks, and OTR.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: uc.edu Source 4: asktcg.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: facebook.com

Getting aroundMost residents drive: Cincinnati’s Transit Score is 44, public transit is limited, and newcomers are warned they will drive more than they expect even though traffic is milder than in larger metros. Metro buses connect neighborhoods such as Westwood to downtown; the Central Business District is described as walkable with transit, and Over-the-Rhine is pitched as a short commute. Corryville is the walkable base for UC Health’s medical campus, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is a major metro employer, but sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules. Persistent frustration centers on named traffic bottlenecks rather than all-day gridlock.

Most residents drive: Cincinnati’s Transit Score is 44, public transit is limited, and newcomers are warned they will drive more than they expect even though traffic is milder than in larger metros. Metro buses connect neighborhoods such as Westwood to downtown; the Central Business District is described as walkable with transit, and Over-the-Rhine is pitched as a short commute.

Corryville is the walkable base for UC Health’s medical campus, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is a major metro employer, but sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules. Persistent frustration centers on named traffic bottlenecks rather than all-day gridlock.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: uc.edu Source 5: asktcg.com Source 6: youtube.com

OutdoorsThe city counts more than 100 parks. Smale Riverfront Park puts 45 acres of fountains, gardens, playgrounds, a carousel, and picnic lawns between downtown and the Ohio River; Mount Airy Forest is the go-to hike. Krohn Conservatory hosts butterfly shows, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden—home of Fiona the hippo—doubles as a major outdoor day. Hills and green space are part of daily life; kayaking on the Ohio River shows up in local roundups, and Kings Island (350-plus acres, 36-plus water slides, Peanuts kids area) is the big warm-weather outing in the metro.

The city counts more than 100 parks. Smale Riverfront Park puts 45 acres of fountains, gardens, playgrounds, a carousel, and picnic lawns between downtown and the Ohio River; Mount Airy Forest is the go-to hike.

Krohn Conservatory hosts butterfly shows, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden—home of Fiona the hippo—doubles as a major outdoor day. Hills and green space are part of daily life; kayaking on the Ohio River shows up in local roundups, and Kings Island (350-plus acres, 36-plus water slides, Peanuts kids area) is the big warm-weather outing in the metro.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: asktcg.com Source 2: ohio.org Source 3: apartments.naproperties.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: visitcincy.com Source 6: reddit.com

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Living in Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a hilly Ohio River city where German-era brick, a rebuilt riverfront, and Midwestern prices meet a real healthcare job base—Cincinnati Children’s, UC Health in Corryville, and a metro of about 1.16 million jobs. Housing still undercuts much of the country: Greater Cincinnati’s median home sits near $295,000, one-bedrooms range from about $764 in Westwood to the $1,100s in Over-the-Rhine and downtown, and Clifton, Oakley, Mount Auburn, and Northside are the usual starter neighborhoods for people in their 20s and 30s. Live in Corryville or Clifton to walk toward the medical campus; choose Hyde Park or Mount Lookout for shops and parks; or bike from Covington and Newport to The Banks. Plan to own a car—Transit Score 44, Metro buses help, bottlenecks annoy—and brace for gray skies from November into March. Locals are kind but clannish, nightlife is quieter than coastal cities, and crime and air quality come up as cons. What sells the place is specific: Findlay Market and Rhinegeist in OTR, Smale Riverfront Park, Reds games, Mount Airy Forest, Fiona at the zoo, and more than 100 parks. People who join a neighborhood and the festival calendar tend to stay.

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Sources

As of 2026-09Source 1: asktcg.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: apartments.com Source 5: uc.edu Source 6: ohio.org Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: visitcincy.com

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Patient Care

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Resident Advocacy

Education

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What's around it?

Cincinnati, OHiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Cincinnati, OH

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Life in Cincinnati, OH

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Cincinnati, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.