Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) – Dayton VA Medical Center, Dayton, OH

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking experienced Primary Care Registered Nurses (RNs) for a proposed local contract opportunity supporting the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

This opportunity is ideal for RNs with experience in primary care, medical-surgical nursing, telemetry, cardiac monitoring, emergency care, or intensive care who are passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to Veterans.

Position Details:
Facility: Dayton VA Medical Center
Location: Dayton, OH
Specialty: Primary Care / Ambulatory Care
Pay Rate: $50/hour
Shift: Days | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Schedule: 5 days per week | 40 hours per week
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Assignment End Date: October 18, 2027
Assignment Duration: Approximately 52 weeks
Employment Type: Proposed Local Contract
Number of Positions: 12
Work Location: 100% Onsite

Important VA Education Requirement:
To be eligible for this VA assignment, all RN nursing degrees held by the candidate, including ASN/ADN, BSN, MSN, or higher, must be from nursing programs that were ACEN or CCNE accredited at the time of graduation.

This requirement applies to every RN nursing degree held, not only the highest degree.

Position Overview:
The Primary Care Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care, clinical assessments, care coordination, and nursing support within the Dayton VA Medical Center's primary care services.

The RN will work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, medical support assistants, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered care for Veterans.

Depending on department needs and clinical experience, nursing responsibilities may involve primary care, chronic disease management, patient education, and care coordination for Veterans with complex medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment and Direct Nursing Care:

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including vital signs, pain assessment, and evaluation of patient symptoms.
Review medical histories, current medications, allergies, and relevant clinical information.
Identify changes in patient condition and promptly notify the appropriate healthcare provider.
Administer prescribed medications, injections, immunizations, and treatments within the RN scope of practice.
Perform routine outpatient nursing procedures, wound care, and dressing changes as appropriate.
Support diagnostic testing, clinical examinations, and other provider-ordered procedures.
Apply infection prevention, patient identification, and medication safety protocols.

Primary Care and Chronic Disease Management:

Assist in managing patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, COPD, and other chronic medical conditions.
Monitor treatment response, medication adherence, and patient progress.
Provide education regarding chronic disease management, medication use, nutrition, and preventive healthcare.
Support preventive screenings, immunizations, and wellness initiatives.
Identify patients requiring additional evaluation, referrals, or follow-up services.

Care Coordination and Patient Education:

Coordinate care with primary care providers, specialty services, pharmacy, social work, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Assist with specialty referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments.
Support continuity of care following emergency department visits and hospital discharge.
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions.
Reinforce provider recommendations and encourage patient participation in healthcare decisions.

Clinical Monitoring and Emergency Response:

Recognize signs of clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
Apply cardiac monitoring and telemetry knowledge when relevant to the assigned clinical setting.
Respond to urgent patient needs and medical emergencies according to facility protocols.
Use critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to prioritize patient care.

Documentation and Quality Improvement:

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the VA electronic health record.
Document nursing assessments, medications, treatments, patient education, and care coordination activities.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with VA patient safety, privacy, infection control, and clinical practice standards.

Schedule:

Day Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

40 hours per week.
Five days per week.
Shift assignments designated by the Primary Care department Chief.
Onsite at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from a professional nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, as required by the VA.
Current, active Ohio Board of Nursing RN license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current ACLS certification if assigned to a specialty clinic.
Minimum one (1) year of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years.
Strong nursing assessment, clinical judgment, and patient care skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Competency in electronic medical record documentation.
Ability to complete VA credentialing, training, and compliance requirements.
Successful HHS OIG exclusion-list verification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Care or Ambulatory Care nursing experience.
Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Cardiac Monitoring, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care nursing experience.
Experience with chronic disease management and care coordination.
Previous Veterans Affairs healthcare experience.
Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients.

VA Submission Requirements:
Candidates should be prepared to provide:

Updated professional resume reflecting relevant RN experience.
Current Ohio RN license verification.
Current AHA CPR/BLS certification.
ACLS certification if applicable to specialty clinic placement.
Nursing education and accreditation verification.
Professional references as requested during the submission process.
Additional VA credentialing and compliance documentation.

An OIG exclusion-list verification must be completed before submission.

Benefits:
Benefits, where offered, are subject to the employing organization's eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off.

Experience:

Direct patient care: At least 1 year within the last 3 years (Required).
Primary Care / Medical-Surgical / Telemetry / ED / ICU experience (Relevant).
VA healthcare experience (Preferred).

License/Certification:

Active Ohio RN License (Required).
AHA CPR/BLS Certification (Required).
ACLS Certification (Required for specialty clinic assignments).
ACEN or CCNE Accredited Nursing Education (Required).

Work Location:
In person – Dayton VA Medical Center
4100 W. Third Street
Dayton, OH 45428

Apply Today:
Join Nexus MedPro Staffing in pursuing an opportunity to support the Dayton VA Medical Center and make a meaningful difference in the health and well-being of Veterans.

Qualified Registered Nurses with Primary Care, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Emergency Department, or Critical Care experience are encouraged to apply.

Please Note: This position is associated with a proposed contract opportunity. Final placement is contingent upon contract award, facility requirements, and successful credentialing.

Primary Care / Ambulatory Care (RN) - Dayton VA Medical Center - Dayton, OH

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