LPN (2nd Shift)
Grove City, Ohio
Posted Aug 28
- Shift
- 8-hour evenings
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour evenings · 5 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Behavioral Health
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Shift differential
- +$2.50/hr
The median for nursing in Ohio is $36/hr, across 401 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
The Buckeye Ranch is seeking a LPN to join our Residential Nursing team. The LPN performs nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of clients, including giving prescribed medications and treatments according to approved policy and procedures.
Learn about The Buckeye Ranch
For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives.
- Shift Differentials: Added to base rate
Read the full posting
2nd Shift (2pm - 9:59pm): $2.50/hr
Schedule
Full-time, Non-Exempt (Mon - Fri, 2pm - 10pm) Fully In Office
What you'll do
Provide documentation in accordance with standards of practice and established policies and procedures of the Ranch and accrediting and regulatory standards. Deliver newly ordered medication to appropriate program site and documents in respective medical log book. Evaluate client and check vital signs.
Ensure that evaluation, observation, and documentation for utilization of restraints are in accordance with clinical administrative standards. Review laboratory and related psychiatric and medical health assessments as clinically indicated. Assist in the health screening of youth by initiating the health screening examination when necessary, establishing screening and medical profile as needed, ensuring required immunizations are current and documented.
Takes off physicians’ orders and orders medications in accordance with prescriptions. Aid in scheduling medical appointments in accordance with physicians’ orders. Effectively educate staff regarding treatment plans and medical conditions pertaining to clients.
Transport clients, as necessary.
Our
benefits
Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.
Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year) Daily Pay Partners – Don’t wait for payday, get paid daily! Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term Disability 401K + Employer Contribution Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Program
Who you are
You have a high school diploma and LPN program certification. You have one year of nursing experience. You have an LPN license in the state of Ohio. You have an active driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks.
At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U. S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
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Requirements
- LPN
- OH
Benefits highlights
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Grove City, Ohio
- Rent against this pay
- 32% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $93,161/yr
- State price level
- 7% below the national average
$1,331 median rent against $4,160 a month at $24/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Ohio index 92.8, where 100 is the national average.
Grove City offers a relaxed suburban feel just southwest of Columbus, with easy access to big-city amenities while maintaining small-town charm. Nurses will find family-friendly parks, local eateries, and a growing community ideal for those seeking a quieter pace near Ohio's capital.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
The Buckeye Ranch is a private, non-profit behavioral health and child welfare organization based in Central Ohio, serving children, youth, and families for over 60 years. Founded in 1961 as a treatment center for 10 young men, it has grown…
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?

