PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.

Hourly Pay $27.56 per hour

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. When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. 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

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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors.