Registered Nurse

Socket.dev; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is hiring Registered Nurses to deliver direct patient care at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. You will join an interdisciplinary team serving Veterans with a focus on health and safety.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration, charting in the EHR, and patient education. VA or federal healthcare experience with relevant certifications is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering nursing care in VA or federal settings.
• Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems.
• Experience caring for Veteran populations or military health conditions.
• Certifications like BLS, ACLS or specialty board credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Veterans across clinical areas.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders and protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and document in the EHR accurately.
• Coordinate with physicians and care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and discharge plans.
• Respond to urgent situations and escalate when needed.
• Maintain compliance with VA policies and federal regulations.

Skills

VA nursing experience

EHR systems (VistA CPRS Oracle Health)

Veteran population care

Specialty nursing certifications (BLS,

Education

Registered Nurse with current license

Tools

VistA/CPRS

Oracle Health

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) to deliver direct patient care and clinical support services for the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. In this role, you will serve Veterans receiving care at one of the country's most respected VA facilities, working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team committed to Veteran health and wellness. This is a meaningful opportunity to put your nursing expertise to work for those who have served our nation.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Veterans across assigned clinical areas, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient outcomes
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic procedures in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols
• Monitor and document patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment accurately in the electronic health record
• Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and other members of the care team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care
• Educate patients and their families on diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance strategies
• Respond to urgent and emergent patient situations, initiating appropriate interventions and escalating care as needed
• Maintain compliance with VA policies, Joint Commission standards, and applicable federal regulations governing patient care and safety

What sets candidates apart:

• Prior experience providing nursing care within a VA, Department of Defense, or other federal healthcare setting
• Familiarity with VA electronic health record systems (e.g., VistA, CPRS, or Oracle Health)
• Experience working with Veteran populations or an understanding of military culture and service-related health conditions
• Additional certifications relevant to specialty nursing areas (e.g., BLS, ACLS, specialty board certification)
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-volume, interdisciplinary clinical environment

About Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.