LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Position: LPN/ January 2026 /Sign On Bonus $1000
Location: Georgetown

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – January 2026

Sign On Bonus: $1,000 (Job )

Organization

Agency:
Veterans Services Georgetown

Contact:
Stephanie Stacy

Unposting Date

January 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Southern Ohio Veteran's Home, 2003 Veterans Boulevard, Georgetown,

Primary Location

United States of America – OHIO – Brown County – Georgetown

Compensation

$29.22 per hour

Schedule

Full-time;

Work Hours:

7:00 AM – 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

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.

Agency Site

Visit the “Come Work With Us” page on the Ohio Department of Veterans Services website for more information.

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 grow 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!

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 of the 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 & collect 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 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call the contact staff on this posting

ADA Statement

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 ADAo.gov.

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