It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes - wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service. 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.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
ALL THE GOOD STUFF!
- Starting Hourly - Step 3 : $29.22 per hour ($60,778 annually)
- 1st Raise after 1 year : increase to $30.55 per hour ($63,544 annually)
- $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
- View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website!
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.
Qualifications
License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised CodeProof of completion of an approved course in medication administrationNo experience requiredKey Responsibilities
Completion of physician orders : assist with physical exams, treatments & collects specimens as needed; administer medication including controlled substancesObserves & documents residents' condition in Point-Click-Care system, reports to medical teamCreates 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 activitiesAssists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomesApplies safety & infection control measuresProvides assistance (e.g., work direction, training, etc.) to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA) as assignedAttends team meetings, trainings, etc.All other duties as assignedNext Steps :
Ready to apply? Complete your application on Careers.Ohio.govHave questions? Visit Work at ODVS | Department of Veterans Services and or call the contact staff on this postingThe Ohio Department of Veterans Services is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation, please send an email to ADA@dvs.ohio.gov .
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees
. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes :Medical CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation 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 )Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.Qualifications
L icense 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.
Note : Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code.
Job Skills : Nursing