RN/LPN Charge Nurse - Day Shift

Virginia Department of Veterans Services

• $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Virginia.
  • Experience in long-term care or adult geriatric settings is preferred.
  • Strong medication administration skills.
  • Ability to document health changes accurately.
  • Familiarity with formulating care plans for residents.

Responsibilities

  • Administer medications and treatments for assigned residents.
  • Consult with physicians and implement medical orders.
  • Document health changes and nursing reports accurately.
  • Formulate care plans for new residents and prepare necessary documentation.
  • Conduct daily rounds to evaluate residents' physical and emotional status.
  • Maintain nursing care equipment and supplies.

Benefits

  • Work in a supportive environment focused on veteran care.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives.
  • Regular shifts with a structured schedule, including weekends.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Title: Charge Nurse (LPN or RN)

State Role Title: Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience up to $100,692.00

Pay Band: 3 or 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care

Agency Website: https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers/sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-center

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center (SBVCC) is recruiting for a Floor Nurse with Charge Nurse responsibilities for the 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift and will include a shift every other weekend. The nurse is responsible for delivering skilled nursing care for our veteran residents.

Job Duties

  • Administer medications and treatment accurately for assigned residents.
  • Consult with physicians; receives, records and implements orders and schedules appointments.
  • Document residents' health changes via acute care nurse's notes and shift change nursing reports.
  • Formulate plans of care for new residents and prepares all required reports and documentation.
  • Conduct daily rounds; observing and evaluating the physical and emotional status of assigned residents and taking necessary actions to ensure their health and well-being.
  • Maintain equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for nursing care; consulting with Nursing Supervisor/Unit Manager as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be licensed as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in Virginia.

Additional Considerations

  • Nursing experience in a long-term care or adult geriatric setting.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Only online applications will be accepted.

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