LPN -Charge Nurse

DHRM; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services is seeking an LPN - Charge Nurse at the Puller Veterans Center in Virginia. The role oversees the unit, provides direct nursing care, and supports staff during shifts under facility policies.

Required Virginia LPN license and CPR certification upon hire or willingness to obtain. Supervisory/charge nurse experience in long-term care is a plus. Competitive hourly pay range applies.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Licensed Practical Nursing license in Virginia.
• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.
• Experience as a Supervisory or Charge Nurse in long-term care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the unit as Charge Nurse and provide nursing care to patients/residents during shift.
• Serve as a resource to staff when needed.
• Ensure quality of service per facility policies and procedures.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Charge nurse experience

Job description

Title: LPN -Charge Nurse

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $33.00 - $36.00 / Hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public

Probationary period will start over effective hire date for all state employees

Job Duties Responsible for overseeing the unit as a Charge Nurse and providing nursing care to patients/residents during shift. Serves as a resource to staff when needed. Maintain a quality of service that will fulfill the objectives of the facility and be in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the facility’s administration and governing body.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a current Licensed Practical Nursing license in the state of Virginia.
• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain
• Previous experience working as a Supervisory or Charge Nurse experience working in a long-term care setting a plus

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rinker

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time