PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent LPN)

Ohio Department of Veterans Services; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses for the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky on a PRN basis. The role includes direct patient care, medication administration, and documentation in Point-Click-Care.

Minimum 30 hours per month and a competitive hourly wage of $27.56. The LPN will work within a team to support residents and collaborate with RNs and STNA staff, with duties extending from intake to care planning and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current Ohio license.
• Direct care and nursing duties in long-term care.
• Ability to document resident conditions and med administration.

Responsibilities

• Complete physician orders; assist with exams, treatments & collect specimens; administer medications.
• Observe & document residents’ condition and report to medical team.
• Create care plans and monthly summaries.
• Provide direct nursing care including ADLs, vitals & mobility assistance.
• Escort residents to appointments or activities as needed.
• Apply safety and infection control measures.

Skills

Nursing

Medical

Direct Care

Customer Service

Medical records

Attention to Detail

Relationships

Situational Awareness

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

NOW HIRING PRN POSITIONS

• Hourly Pay – $27.56 per hour

NOW HIRING PRN POSITIONS

Looking to make an impact while working a flexible schedule? Are you an early bird, weekend warrior, or a night owl? Maybe you’re a student or a busy parent but still looking to work between other obligations? ODVS is excited to announce the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is now accepting applications for PRN positions. Minimum 30 hours per month.

• Hourly Pay – $27.56 per hour

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

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.

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

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.

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

Sep 30, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Veteran Services - Sandusky

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation

$27.56/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Variable

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

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.

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