LPN -Charge Nurse (Every Other Weekend)

Dept of Veterans Service; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services' Puller Veterans Care Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse, overseeing the unit during shifts and providing direct nursing care to residents. You will act as a resource to staff and ensure care quality aligns with facility policies and procedures.

The role requires an active Virginia LPN license, CPR certification at hire or within the onboarding period, and prior supervisory experience in a long‑term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Virginia LPN license.
• CPR certification required on hire or willing to obtain.
• Previous supervisory or charge nurse experience in long-term care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the unit as Charge Nurse and provide nursing care to residents during shift.
• Serve as a resource to staff and ensure quality care per facility policies.

Skills

Supervisory/Charge nurse exp (LTC)

Education

LPN license (VA)

CPR certification

Job description

Title: LPN -Charge Nurse (Every Other Weekend)

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Hiring Range: $34.00 - $37.00 / Hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

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 AHP Letter 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.