PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent LPN)

State of Ohio • Sandusky, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is hiring a PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct care to residents. The LPN assists with medical treatments, observes and reports residents’ needs and concerns to the medical team, and supports coordination between Registered Nurses and Therapeutic Program Workers. The role is listed as permanent full-time, with PRN work hours and a minimum of 30 hours per month. Compensation is $27.56 per hour.

Requirements

• Hold a license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Provide proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.
• LPNs who administer dialysis treatment must hold IV Therapy certification pursuant to Section 4723.17 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Responsibilities

• Complete physician orders; assist with examinations and treatments; and collect specimens as needed.
• Administer medications, including controlled substances.
• Observe and document residents’ conditions in the Point-Click-Care system and report information to the medical team.
• Prepare necessary reports, including progress notes, care plans, and monthly summaries.
• Provide general nursing and direct care, including assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, and range-of-motion activities.
• Escort and support residents at medical appointments or recreational activities as needed.
• Help redirect unsafe actions to promote positive outcomes.
• Apply safety and infection-control measures.
• Provide work direction or training to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA) as assigned.
• Attend team meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed