Description
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.
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ALL THE GOOD STUFF!
Starting Hourly Pay – Step 3: $29.22 per hour ($60,778 annually)
1st Raise after 6 months: increase to $30.55 per hour ($63,544 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
View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
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
Requirements
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.
