Firelands Health·Sandusky, Ohio
The nurse will implement the nursing process, including administering medications and treatments while monitoring patient status. They are also responsible for educating patients and families, documenting care plans, and responding to medical emergencies.
Retention
Bonus: $5,000!
Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
Work/life: Alternates every 3rd weekend. You will find support to help you manage your personal life while building a career.
Employee-centric: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, comprehensive major medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), health and wellness offerings, monthly employee events, and more.
Lifestyle: Sandusky was voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”. You will have the opportunity to enjoy living and working in this growing area along the beautiful shores of Lake Erie.
Career
Advancement: If you are interested in becoming a RN, the Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing is conveniently located within our health system and is in partnership with Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Firelands College.
Our goal at Firelands Health is to be the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region.
Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care. We are “big enough to care for you, and small enough to care about you”. We are locally managed and governed as a not-for-profit healthcare facility, serving the counties of Erie, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Huron, covering a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve.
Attitude: We choose to be positive and inclusive every day.
We are committed to exceed the expectations of those we serve.
We will work passionately to make a difference.
Implements the nursing process with patients including carrying out physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment in accordance with Firelands standards of care.
Performs assessments; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; documents nursing interventions on care plans, medical records, and reports findings to physicians as needed.
Instructs patients, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care directed towards a safe discharge.
Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment.
Demonstrate service excellence and acts as an ambassador and advocate for FRMC.
Must possess a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse from the State of Ohio.
Ohio Board of Nursing Certification in Intravenous Therapy (if LPN).
Must be currently certified in CPR (and recertified bi-annually).
Prefer minimum of one year’s experience in pertinent clinical area. Nurses who do not meet this requirement must obtain experience through competency based orientation (CBO).
Candidates must hold a current Ohio license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse and possess valid CPR certification. A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred, though competency-based orientation is available for those who do not meet this requirement.
Market context
In Ohio, nursing roles like LPN positions are typically supported by steady demand across clinics, long-term care, and other care settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, relevant bedside experience, and readiness to work within team-based care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your LPN credential and tailor your application to the settings where you have the strongest experience.
