Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Aptive Resources; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive Resources is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to deliver direct patient care within the Primary Care PACT team at the Dayton VA Medical Center. This is a full-time contract position offering a great opportunity to support Veterans.

Candidates must be graduates of accredited LPN programs with an active Ohio license. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency response. Apply today to make a difference in Veterans' healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year direct patient care experience within the last 3 years.
• VA experience preferred.
• Must pass background investigation and complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and assess nursing care needs.
• Assist with medication administration and document in EHR.
• Support emergency response and initiate life-saving measures as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited LPN program

Current, active Ohio LPN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Overview

Aptive Resources is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses to support direct patient care delivery within the Primary Care PACT team at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

Location

On-Site | Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 W. 3rd St., Dayton, OH 45417

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm | No federal holidays

Employment Type

Full-Time Contract

Contract Period

8/1/2026–7/31/2027 (+ Option Year)

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and assess nursing care needs
• Assist with medication administration and document in EHR
• Perform skin assessments and preventive care interventions
• Carry out physician orders and document in patient medical record
• Support emergency response and initiate life-saving measures as needed
• Participate in team huddles and quality improvement meetings

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited LPN program
• Current, active Ohio LPN license
• Current BLS certification; ACLS required if assigned to specialty clinic
• Minimum 1 year direct patient care within the last 3 years; VA experience preferred
• Must pass background investigation (Tier 1/Low Risk); PIV card required
• Must complete required VA mandatory training prior to start

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies. Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.