LPN/ March 2026 /Sign On Bonus $1000

Licensed Practical Nurse

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 facilities focused on providing excellent care to Ohio's Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care the Homes 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Completion of physician orders: assist with physical exams, treatments & collects specimens as needed; administer medication including controlled substances
• Observes & 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 & 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

Next Steps

• Ready to apply? Complete your application on Careers.Ohio.gov
• Have questions? Visit Work at ODVS | Department of Veterans Services and or call the contact staff on this posting

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To request an accommodation, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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.

Job Skills: Nursing

Organization: Veterans Services Georgetown

Agency Contact Name and Information: Stephanie Stacy

Unposting Date: May 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location: Southern Ohio Veteran's Home

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Brown County-Georgetown

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 7am-7:30pm & 7pm-7:30am

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Technical Skills: Customer Service, Direct Support/Direct Care, Medical, Nursing, Medical records

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality

Agency Overview: The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is a State of Ohio employer and working at the Ohio Veterans Homes is clearly more than "just a job" it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We pride ourselves in providing superior care to Ohio's veterans.

Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)