RN Charge Nurse

DHRM; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services seeks an RN Charge Nurse at Puller Veterans Center in Virginia to lead nursing services and supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. The role directs daily nursing operations, ensures staffing, and coordinates patient care with interdisciplinary teams.

You will monitor patient health, ensure safety and documentation, and guide staff through regulatory standards and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license.
• Supervisory experience in nursing settings.
• Experience with geriatric populations.
• In-Service Education experience.
• CPR certification required on hire or obtained after starting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all Nursing Service activities.
• Supervise nursing staff including RNs, LPNs, CNAs.
• Assign tasks and ensure proper staffing levels.
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring to staff.
• Perform performance evaluations and assist with disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee delivery of nursing care to residents ensuring professional standards.
• Review patient care plans, assessments and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists and social workers to coordinate care.
• Monitor health status and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain nursing records and reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Geriatrics experience

In-Service Education

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN) in Virginia

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Title: RN Charge Nurse

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $45.00 - $48.00 / Hour

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

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Advertised: 24 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Job Duties

• Plan, direct, control 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 (physicians, therapists, social workers) 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 (e.g., 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current State of Virginia RN license


• Supervisory experience


• Experience in Geriatrics and


• In-Service Education


• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain

Additional Considerations

N/A

Eligibility

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.

Disability and Inclusion Statement

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: Beth Rinker

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]