LPN/July 2026 Sign On Bonus $1000 - Full time & Part time available

$29.22 - $33.52 / hour

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, click here.

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!

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 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 & 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 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 https://careers.ohio.gov/how-to-apply-faqs or call the contact staff on this posting

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 ADA@dvs.ohio.gov.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, positions may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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.

Job Skills: Nursing

Organization

Veterans Services Georgetown

Agency Contact Name and Information

Stephanie Stacy

Unposting Date

Jul 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Southern Ohio Veteran's Home

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Brown County-Georgetown

Compensation

$30.10

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

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

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

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.

Want to learn more about what we do? Visit Come Work With Us | Department of Veterans Services (ohio.gov)

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