Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2nd & 3rd shift
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a direct care worker at Veterans Services Sandusky who provides nursing care to residents and supports Registered Nurses and Therapeutic Program Workers (CNA/STNA) on the unit. The role involves carrying out physician orders; assisting with examinations and treatments; collecting specimens; administering medications, including controlled substances; and observing, documenting, and reporting residents’ conditions and needs to the medical team. Documentation and reports may include progress notes, care plans, and monthly summaries in the Point-Click-Care system. The LPN also provides general nursing and direct care, including assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation, and range of motion. The nurse may escort and support residents at medical appointments or recreational activities, redirect unsafe actions, apply safety and infection-control measures, provide assigned work direction or training to Therapeutic Program Workers, and attend team meetings and trainings. Other duties may be assigned. The position is permanent, full-time, and based at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. Work hours are either 1500–2330 or 2300–0730. The starting rate is $30.10 per hour, with shift differential pay for second- and third-shift work and scheduled pay increases. The role may involve standing for extended periods, occasional heavy lifting, and exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
Requirements
- Hold a license to practice nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code.
- Provide proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration.
- LPNs who administer dialysis treatment must possess IV Therapy certification under 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 needs and concerns to the medical team.
- Prepare necessary reports, such as 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.
- Escort and support residents at medical appointments or recreational activities as needed.
- Assist with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes.
- Apply safety and infection-control measures.
- Provide assigned assistance, work direction, and training to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA).
- Attend team meetings and trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 after one year.
- Multiple scheduled pay increases over years of service.
- Shift differential pay for second- and third-shift work.
- Longevity increases beginning in the fifth year of service.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually.
- Potential referral bonuses up to $4,000.
- Medical coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.
- Free dental and vision after one year; the State benefits summary also describes free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period.
- Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave, including 11 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement or pension and optional deferred compensation.
- Credit union benefits.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
