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

Veterans Services Sandusky Agency · Contact: Hailey Ivory (Hailey.ivory@dvs.ohio.gov) · 3416 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870 · Permanent Full‑Time · Classified · Union: OCSEA

About the Role

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, provide trauma‑informed, long‑term care to Ohio’s wartime veterans at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown, plus domiciliary living in Sandusky. The organization is committed to an inclusive work environment and developing dedicated employees.

Pay & Compensation

• Starting hourly rate (Step 3): $30.10/hr ($62,608 annually)
• First raise after 6 months: $31.47/hr ($65,458 annually)
• $500 bonus after 120 days; additional $500 bonus after one year
• Multiple scheduled pay increases over years of service
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Longevity increases beginning at year 5, continuing with tenure
• Overtime opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Referral bonuses up to $4,000

Schedule & Work Hours

• Permanent full‑time
• Shifts: 1500–2330 or 2300–0730

Benefits

• Medical coverage effective the 1st of the month following start date
• Free dental & vision after 1 year
• Basic life insurance premiums covered after eligibility period
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education & development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
• Credit union benefits available

Responsibilities

• Complete physician orders; assist with exams, treatments, and specimen collection
• Administer medications, including controlled substances
• Observe and document residents’ condition in the Point‑Click‑Care system; report to the medical team
• Create progress notes, care plans, monthly summaries, and other required reports
• Provide direct nursing care: activities of daily living, vital signs, ambulation assistance, range‑of‑motion exercises
• Escort and support residents at medical appointments or recreational activities
• Redirect unsafe actions to promote positive outcomes
• Apply safety and infection‑control measures
• Provide work direction and training to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNAs) as assigned
• Attend team meetings and trainings
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing (ORC §4723)
• Proof of completion of an approved medication administration course
• For dialysis treatment: Certification in IV Therapy per ORC §4723.17

Working Conditions

• Extended periods of standing may be required
• Occasional lifting of heavy objects
• Exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Skills

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