LPN or RN Charge Nurse

Title: LPN or RN Charge Nurse

State Role

Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $68,835 - $72,277

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Monitors and supervises direct care staff (C.N.A.) in the performance of health‑related duties. Educates and counsels staff as needed and leads staff meetings, providing in‑services. Consults with Nursing Supervisor/Unit Managers on issues and carries out daily rounds of high‑risk residents or those with wounds, performing brief changes per facility policy. Acts as Unit Manager when required and may cover Assisted Living Unit or any Nursing Unit.

Observes and evaluates residents’ physical and emotional status and takes necessary action. Assesses residents for physician and specialist needs, communicates with physicians, receives, records and implements orders, schedules appointments, and conducts rounds with physicians. Maintains unit cleanliness, ensures equipment is stored properly, and completes all required documentation including incident/accident reports, charting, referrals, assessments, admissions, and shift‑change reports. Documents resident behaviors and health changes using electronic records.

Verifies medication accuracy, alerts pharmacy to errors, prepares and administers medications per procedure, and maintains a neat work area. Monitors supplies, reports shortages, keeps medication refrigerators compliant, assists with in‑house activities, informs staff of residents’ activity status, and coordinates safety measures. Ensures residents are clean, well‑groomed, and reports needed repairs. For RN positions, the pay range is $87,214 - $90,633.

• Completed a Practical Nursing program and obtained certification.

• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.

Applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Current DVS employees are excluded; selected candidates must pass a criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screening and two TB skin tests. Salaries for current state employees will follow the state compensation plan. Candidates must apply online s.virginia.gov before the posting’s closing date.

Applications received after the closing date or via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need a certificate of disability (COD) from a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or an AHP Letter from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit disability documentation.

Name:
Kristen Johnson

Phone:  Ext. 4903

Email: kristen.johnsonginia.gov