Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2nd & 3rd shift
About The Position
The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care facilities focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees. This role provides direct nursing and care to residents, assisting with medical treatments, observing and reporting resident needs and concerns to the medical team. The LPN acts as a support between Registered Nurses and Therapeutic Program Workers (CNA/STNA) on the unit.
Requirements
- License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code
- Proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration
- Must be able to apply safety & infection control measures
- Must be able to provide assistance (e.g., work direction, training, etc.) to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA) as assigned
- Must be able to attend team meetings, trainings, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code
Responsibilities
- Completion of physician orders; assist with exams, treatments & collect specimens as needed; administer medication including controlled substances
- Observes & documents residents’ condition in Point-Click-Care system, reports to medical team
- Create other necessary reports (e.g., progress notes, care plans, monthly summaries)
- Provides general nursing and direct care to residents such as assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, assisting with ambulation, range of motion, etc.
- May escort and support residents at medical appointments or recreational activities
- Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
- Applies safety & infection control measures
- Provide assistance (e.g., work direction, training, etc.) to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA) as assigned
- Attend team meetings, trainings, etc.
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
- Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
- Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
- Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
- Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
