LPN/ January 2026 /Sign On Bonus %241000
About The Position
The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma informed care long-term facilities focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care the Homes 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. What does a Licensed Practical Nurse do at the Veterans Homes? A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a direct care worker that assists residents with medical treatments, observes and reports resident needs and concerns to the larger medical team. The LPN can also be seen as 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 the Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code
- Proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration
- 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 physical exams, treatments & collects specimens as needed; administer medication including controlled substances
- Observes & documents residents' condition in Point-Click-Care system, reports to medical team
- Creates 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, assist with ambulation, range of motion. 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
- Provides assistance (e.g., work direction, training, etc.) to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA) as assigned
- Attends 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 )
- $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 bonus after one year
- Multiple pay increases over your several years of service, with an end salary of $33.52 per hour ($69,722 annually) for first shift employees
- Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
- Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
- Overtime opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
- Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses
- Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
- Free Dental & Vision After 1 year
- Generous Benefits Packing Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
- Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
