RN Charge Nurse (Part-Time)

DHRM; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services seeks a Part-Time RN Charge Nurse at Puller Veterans Center to lead nursing services and supervise RNs, LPNs and CNAs. Responsibilities include staffing, training, and ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering high-quality resident care.

The role requires a Virginia RN license, supervisory experience, geriatrics background, and CPR certification or willingness to obtain. Apply now to support veterans and their families within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license required.
• Supervisory experience in nursing.
• Experience in geriatrics.
• In-Service Education.
• CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, 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 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 (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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Geriatrics

In-Service Education

Education

Virginia RN license

CPR certification

Job description

RN Charge Nurse (Part-Time)

• Hiring Range: $45.00 - $48.00 / Hour
• Pay Band: 5
• Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
• Location: Puller Veterans 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

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: 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.

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

15 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time