LPN - 5 Main Acute Medical and Oncology

Kettering Health

Hamilton, Ohio

Posted Oct 12 · Applications close Oct 12, 2027

Pay: Not posted
License: LPN license
Term: Permanent

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Certification: IV therapy certification.

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Experience: Experience in an acute care or clinical setting. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an acute care or clinical setting.

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KH Hamilton | Full-Time | Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct, compassionate nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, supporting patient safety, comfort, and recovery. This role assists with medication administration, monitoring, and documentation while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and infection control protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.

All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program. None required beyond completion of an accredited LPN program.

Current, valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Ohio. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an acute care or clinical setting. IV therapy certification. Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

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In Hamilton, OH

Hamilton, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,007/mo
Household income: $55,166/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hamilton, OH

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Hamilton range from historic enclaves to conventional suburban tracts. The Lindenwald neighborhood is recognized as a National Historic District, known for vintage architecture and Victorian homes. Downtown and riverfront pockets offer loft-style living and historic buildings within walking distance of cafés and breweries, while the northwest side features suburban residential developments near major shopping plazas. Nurses seeking quieter suburban settings often look toward adjacent Butler County communities such as Fairfield or the outskirts near Oxford.

Residential choices in Hamilton range from historic enclaves to conventional suburban tracts. The Lindenwald neighborhood is recognized as a National Historic District, known for vintage architecture and Victorian homes.

Downtown and riverfront pockets offer loft-style living and historic buildings within walking distance of cafés and breweries, while the northwest side features suburban residential developments near major shopping plazas. Nurses seeking quieter suburban settings often look toward adjacent Butler County communities such as Fairfield or the outskirts near Oxford.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: niche.com

Getting aroundHamilton is heavily car-dependent, with exceptionally high drivability ratings and limited public transit options, making personal vehicle ownership standard for hospital shift workers. Average commute times run around twenty-one minutes across Butler County. The city is positioned roughly thirty miles north of Cincinnati, providing straightforward highway and arterial access to regional healthcare hubs, retail centers like Bridgewater Falls, and neighboring suburban towns.

Hamilton is heavily car-dependent, with exceptionally high drivability ratings and limited public transit options, making personal vehicle ownership standard for hospital shift workers. Average commute times run around twenty-one minutes across Butler County.

The city is positioned roughly thirty miles north of Cincinnati, providing straightforward highway and arterial access to regional healthcare hubs, retail centers like Bridgewater Falls, and neighboring suburban towns.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life is anchored by the Great Miami River, which cuts directly through downtown and provides water views and riverfront recreation. Marcum Park offers riverside lawns and green gathering space, while Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum features monumental outdoor sculptures integrated into rolling wooded hills. Nearby in Butler County, Voice of America MetroPark provides expansive walking loops and lake activities.

Outdoor life is anchored by the Great Miami River, which cuts directly through downtown and provides water views and riverfront recreation. Marcum Park offers riverside lawns and green gathering space, while Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum features monumental outdoor sculptures integrated into rolling wooded hills.

Nearby in Butler County, Voice of America MetroPark provides expansive walking loops and lake activities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: kytastebuds.com Source 2: travelbutlercounty.com Source 3: ohio.org

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Living in Hamilton

Hamilton, Ohio, set along the Great Miami River thirty miles north of Cincinnati, has reinvented its historic industrial identity into an art-forward community known as the 'City of Sculpture.' For healthcare professionals relocating to the area, it offers a distinct alternative to larger metro living, pairing small-town warmth with energetic urban revitalization. Downtown features popular gathering spots like Municipal Brew Works, True West Coffee, and RiversEdge Amphitheatre at Marcum Park, alongside cultural destinations like Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park. Housing options range from historic Victorian homes in the Lindenwald district to conventional suburban subdivisions on the northwest side. Commutes are typically around twenty-one minutes, though public transit is sparse, making a dependable vehicle mandatory for hospital shifts. Tradeoffs include mixed reviews regarding the local public school district and noticeable differences in neighborhood safety and upkeep from block to block. For nurses seeking an affordable, community-centered base with easy proximity to regional healthcare networks and attractions like Jungle Jim's, Hamilton presents a grounded, character-filled choice.

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Hamilton, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.