LPN - 2nd & 3rd shift + sign-on bonus

Job Description
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2nd & 3rd shift (260005K0)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 2nd & 3rd shift ( 260005K0 )

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Hailey Ivory, Hailey.

Ivoryo.gov

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Veteran Services
- Sandusky 3416 Columbus Avenue Sandusky 44870

United States of America-OHIO-Erie County-Sandusky

Compensation : $30.10/hr

Full-time

Work Hours :  OR

Union : OCSEA

Nursing

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

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

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 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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• 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
• View our full benefits package on -ohio

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

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and…