LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Overview

Job Description - LPN/ December 2025 /Sign On Bonus $1000 (250008R6)

Organization:
Veterans Services Georgetown

Unposting Date:
Jan 1, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location:

Southern Ohio Veteran's Home 2003 Veterans Boulevard Georgetown

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Brown County-Georgetown

Compensation: $29.22

Schedule:

Full-time

Work Hours:

7am-7:30pm & 7pm-7:30am

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Nursing

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. To learn more about us, visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)

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. To learn more about us, .

Licensed Practical Nurse

ALL THE GOOD STUFF!

• Starting Hourly – Step 3: $29.22 per hour($60,778 annually)
• 1st Raise after 1 year: increase to $30.55 per hour ($63,544 annually)
• $500 bonus after 120 days and another $500 bonus after one year
• Multiple pay increases over your several years of service, with an end salary of $33.52 per hour ($69,722 annually) for first shift employees
• 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 Packing Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website!

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.

• 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

• 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…