Licensed Practical Nurse - Primary Care

Job Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Primary Care

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)

Primary Responsibilities

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

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

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout patient care areas for extended periods, often during long shifts. The employee must be able to lift, transfer, or reposition patients and equipment up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, and push or pull wheeled equipment. The role also requires manual dexterity for tasks such as administering medication, operating medical equipment, and documenting patient care, as well as the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

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.