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Licensed Practical Nurse
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. 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. The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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. 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. The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.