PRN Licensed Practical Nurse (Intermittent Lpn)

NOW HIRING PRN POSITIONS

Looking to make an impact while working a flexible schedule? Are you an early bird, weekend warrior, or a night owl? Maybe you're a student or a busy parent but still looking to work between other obligations? ODVS is excited to announce the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky is now accepting applications for PRN positions. Minimum 30 hours per month.

• Hourly Pay - $27.56 per hour

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.

• 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

Helpful Tips

Application Procedures:

• To be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
• When completing your online Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
• We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application.
• You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website.
• We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.

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.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

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

Unusual Working Conditions: May be required to stand for extended periods of time. May be required to lift heavy objects from time to time. May be exposed to a variety of bodily fluids and infectious diseases from residents.

Job Skills: Nursing, Medical, Direct Support/Direct Care, Customer Service, Medical records, Attention to Detail, Establishing Relationships, Situational Awareness, Teamwork, Confidentiality