LPN/AUG 2026 Sign On Bonus $1000 - Full time & Part time available

The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term facilities focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to developing talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

Pay

• Starting hourly (Step 3): $30.10 per hour
• 1st raise after 1 year: increase to $31.47 per hour
• $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 bonus after one year
• Multiple pay increases over several years of service, with an end salary of $34.53 per hour
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grow as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
• Overtime opportunities

Benefits

• 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

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About the role

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 also supports Registered Nurses and Therapeutic Program Workers (CNA/STNA) on the unit.

Responsibilities

• Completion of physician orders: assist with physical exams, treatments, and collect specimens as needed; administer medication including controlled substances
• Observes and documents residents' condition in Point-Click-Care system, reports to medical team
• Creates 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 activities
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes
• Applies safety and infection control measures
• Provides assistance (e.g., work direction, training, etc.) to Therapeutic Program Workers (STNA) as assigned
• Attends team meetings, trainings, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• License to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing pursuant to Section 4723 Ohio Revised Code
• Proof of completion of an approved course in medication administration
• No experience required
• Licensed Practical Nurses who administer dialysis treatment must possess Certification in IV Therapy pursuant to Section 4723.17 Ohio Revised Code

Schedule

• Full-time
• Work hours: 7am–7:30pm & 7pm–7:30am

Skills

• Customer service
• Direct support/direct care
• Medical and nursing expertise
• Medical records management
• Attention to detail
• Establishing relationships
• Situational awareness
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality