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

Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Starting hourly pay Step 3: $30.10 per hour ($62,608 annually) 1st raise after 6 months: increase to $31.47 per hour ($65,458 annually) $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 bonus after one year Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio Overtime opportunities 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

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

Qualifications: 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. May be required to work weekends and mandatory overtime. Job skills: Nursing, medical, direct support/direct care, customer service, medical records, attention to detail, establishing relationships, situational awareness, teamwork, confidentiality