RN Charge Nurse (Every Other Weekend)

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 137,540,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking an RN Charge Nurse (Every Other Weekend) at Puller Veterans Care Center. The role leads Nursing Services, oversees RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and ensures staffing, quality care, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, conducting evaluations, coordinating care with physicians and therapists, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Requires Virginia RN license and supervisory and geriatrics experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Virginia RN license.
• Experience supervising nursing staff required.
• Experience in geriatrics and in-service education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise all Nursing Service activities.
• Supervise daily nursing staff and coordinate staffing levels.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to nursing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee patient care to meet professional standards and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Geriatrics experience

In-Service Education

Education

Virginia RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Title: RN Charge Nurse (Every Other Weekend)

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

Hiring Range: $45.00 - $48.00 / Hour

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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

Additional Considerations: N/A

Eligibility & Compliance

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.

Inclusivity Statements & Requirements

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.