LPN -Charge Nurse (Every Other Weekend)

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Veterans Services is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (Charge Nurse) for the Puller Veterans Care Center. The role covers every other weekend, supervising the unit and delivering patient care during shifts.

The position requires an active Virginia LPN license and CPR certification, with prior supervisory/charge nurse experience in long-term care being a plus. Applicants must meet Commonwealth rules and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN license for Virginia.
• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.
• Previous Supervisory/Charge Nurse experience in a long-term care setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the unit as a Charge Nurse during shift.
• Provide nursing care to patients/residents during the shift.
• Serve as a resource to staff and maintain quality of service per facility policies.

Skills

CPR certification

Supervisory/Charge Nurse experience

Long-term care experience

Education

LPN license (Virginia)

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.
• If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
• 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.

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

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