Lead RN Charge Nurse — Geriatrics (Part-Time)

DHRM; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services seeks a Part-Time RN Charge Nurse at Puller Veterans Center to lead nursing services and supervise RNs, LPNs and CNAs. Responsibilities include staffing, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality resident care.

The role requires a Virginia RN license, supervisory experience, geriatrics background, and CPR certification or willingness to obtain. Apply now to support veterans and their families within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license required.
• Supervisory experience in nursing.
• Experience in geriatrics.
• In-Service Education.
• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate all Nursing Service activities.
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs.
• Assign nursing tasks and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to nursing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and assist with disciplinary actions if necessary.
• Ensure staff compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the delivery of nursing care to residents/patients, ensuring it meets professional standards.
• Review patient care plans, assessments, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Monitor patients’ health status and intervene as needed to manage acute or chronic conditions.
• Respond to emergencies and provide direct nursing care when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, OSHA, state health departments).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and infection control programs.
• Maintain accurate and thorough nursing records and reports.
• Implement and monitor adherence to patient safety protocols.
• Prepare staffing schedules and manage shift coverage.
• Handle communication between nursing staff and administration.
• Participate in facility committees and meetings.
• Manage documentation related to patient care and nursing operations.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, patients, families, and medical providers.
• Address and resolve patient or family concerns related to nursing care.
• Facilitate effective communication within the nursing team and across departments.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Geriatrics

In-Service Education

Education

Virginia RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Dept of Veterans Services seeks a Part-Time RN Charge Nurse at Puller Veterans Center to lead nursing services and supervise RNs, LPNs and CNAs. Responsibilities include staffing, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality resident care.

The role requires a Virginia RN license, supervisory experience, geriatrics background, and CPR certification or willingness to obtain. Apply now to support veterans and their families within a multidisciplinary team.