Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2nd & 3rd shift

Ohio Department of Veterans Services; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Shift differential pay

Longevity increases

Retirement/pension

Free Dental & Vision

Medical Coverage start

Job summary

Ohio Department of Veterans Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Veterans Homes in Sandusky. The role involves direct nursing care, administering medications, documenting conditions, and collaborating with the medical team.

Responsibilities include assisting with exams, treatments, daily living activities, and supporting residents during appointments, with an emphasis on safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to Therapeutic Program Workers as assigned
• Attend team meetings, trainings, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Nursing

Medical

Direct Support/Direct Care

Customer Service

Medical records

Attention to Detail

Establishing Relationships

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

LPN licensure

Job description

All the good stuff!

• Starting Hourly Pay – Step 3: $30.10 per hour ($62,608 annually)
• 1st Raise after 6 months: increase to $31.47 per hour ($65,458 annually)
• $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 bonus after one year
• Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
• 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 Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio

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.

• 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

Unusual Working Conditions:

May be required to stand for extended periods of time. May be required to lift heavy objects from time to time. May be exposed to a variety of bodily fluids and infectious diseases from residents. May be required to work weekends and mandatory overtime.

Job Skills:

Nursing, Medical, Direct Support/Direct Care, Customer Service, Medical records, Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Organization

Veterans Services Sandusky

Agency Contact Name and Information

Hailey Ivory, [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation

$30.10/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

1500-2330 OR 2300-0730

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Nursing, Medical records

Agency Overview

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.

WHO ARE WE?

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care 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.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

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.

Note: Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to

Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code

To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs