Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for a three full-time Licensed Practical Nurses to provide services at Dayton Medical Center.

Job Summary : The Licensed Practical Nurse assigned to these areas provides direct and indirect nursing care, by contributing to the patient's assessment, determining priorities, identifying nursing measures and therapeutic objectives and evaluating outcomes. The position requires independent judgement and nursing actions, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize the interdisciplinary approach in the provision of nursing care.

Duties:


• Obtain patient history and pertinent family history


• Assess patient and plan appropriate nursing care


• Document plan of care and care given in patient's medical record


• Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate


• Re-asses patient's condition and revise plans of care based on identified nursing problem


• Possess knowledge of actions and usual dosages of most commonly used emergency drugs and their location on crash cart


• Assess and document patient response to medication that have been administered


• Reorganize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that shall be accomplished


• Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and record patient/family demonstrated level of understanding


• Operate defibrillator, EKG machines and cardiac monitor and other emergency technical equipment


• Participate in discharge planning, as appropriate.


• Be able to initiate life saving measures in the absence of physicians


• Assure content and correctness of a prepared report and sign the document to validate its content


• Maintain neat, personal appearance and maintain professional decorum


• Consistently, apply VA customer service standards, demonstrating helpful, courteous, and respectful conduct at all times


• Respect patient's rights, including but not limited to visual and auditory privacy


• May accept a verbal order in compliance with the facility policy


• Intake and output are assessed every shift, and more frequently if indicated by specific standard nursing drug care


• Reviews all laboratory data, and electronic medical records


• Shall perform central line and ventilator care in compliance with HCS policy


• Perform skin assessment and initiate measures to prevent HAPU


• Ensure that medication orders from the previous shift have been noted and either carried out or transcribed onto the medical records appropriately


• Carry out prescribed physician orders and document in patient's medical record


• Recognize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies and assist with surgical/diagnostic procedures


• Care for patients with a variety of catheters and prostheses


• Perform skin assessment and initiate measures to prevent HAPU


• Participate in discharge planning


• Be able to initiate life saving measures in the absence of a physician


• Maintain neat and clean personal appearance with professional decorum


• Consistently apply VA customer service standards demonstrating helpful, courteous and respectful conduct at all times


• Respect patient rights, including but not limited to visual and auditory privacy

Qualifications:


• Experience in intensive care, medical surgical units, telemetry and cardiac monitoring and emergency room preferred


• A minimum of one year direct patient care experience within the last three years. Previous VA experience is desirable


• Graduation from a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).


• A current Ohio state license


• Current certification in CPR by an American Heart Association Vendor


• Current Basic Life Support certification. If assigned to a specialty clinic, shall also have current ACLS certification

Additional Information:

Benefits : W2 pay package with paid leave, holidays and eligibility for health insurance options.

Pay: $37.66 hourly

Please note: this position is notional and contingent upon the award of a government contract.


About Notional Opportunities:


Notional opportunities are roles in the planning stages and contingent on contract awards. By applying to notional positions, you can express early interest, enhancing your employment prospects and positioning yourself at the forefront of potential job opportunities. This proactive approach gives you an edge and boosts your visibility to employers, making it a strategic choice for those eager to explore future roles and expand their professional network.


About Loyal Source


Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.


Loyal Source uses AI-powered voice screening as part of our application process. After you apply, you will receive a brief qualification survey via text or email. Candidates who meet the position requirements will then be invited to complete a quick AI-powered voice assessment. This easy, no-scheduling-required process helps us and the candidate move the hiring process forward faster.


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This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) .
These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors.

Date Posted: 08/12/2026

Job ID: a1WPe00000D1uNGMAZ