Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2nd & 3rd shift
Ohio Department of Veterans Services
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Ohio Department of Veterans Services in Sandusky is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time, day-to-day resident care at the Veterans Homes. Responsibilities include administering medications, observing residents, and coordinating with RNs and STNAs to support daily living activities.
The position offers union representation (OCSEA), weekend/overtime opportunities, and a strong benefits package. Requires LPN license in Ohio and ability to work varied shifts.
Qualifications
- Current LPN license in Ohio.
- Experience in long-term care preferred.
- Ability to work weekends and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Review physician orders; assist with exams, treatments, and specimen collection; administer medications including controlled substances.
- Observe and document residents’ condition in Point-Click-Care; report to medical team.
- Create progress notes, care plans, and monthly summaries.
- Provide general nursing and direct care (ADLs, vital signs, mobility, ROM).
- Escort residents to appointments or activities.
- Apply safety and infection control measures.
- Provide training and support to STNA staff.
- Attend team meetings and trainings.
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills
Education
Job description
- 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
- 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
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
- To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
- When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
- We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
- You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.
- We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
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
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.
Nursing, Medical, Direct Support/Direct Care, Customer Service, Medical records, Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality
Veterans Services Sandusky
Hailey Ivory, Hailey.Ivory@dvs.ohio.gov
Sep 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Veteran Services - Sandusky
United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky
$30.10/hr
Full-time
1500-2330 OR 2300-0730
Classified
OCSEA
Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Nursing, Medical records
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 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.
To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs
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