LPN or RN Charge Nurse

Job Duties

• Maintains supervision of direct care staff (C.N.A.) in performing health-related duties.
• Educates and counsels residents as needed.
• Holds staff meetings and provides in-services as required.
• Consults with Nursing Supervisor/Unit Managers on issues as necessary.
• Performs daily rounds on high-risk residents or those with wounds, following facility policies and standards.
• Acts as Unit Manager when needed.
• May cover Assisted Living Units or Nursing Units as required.
• Observes and evaluates the physical and emotional status of all residents and takes necessary actions.
• Assesses residents for physician and specialist needs and consults with physicians as needed.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of the unit and ensures equipment is stored properly.
• Completes required documentation, including incident/accident reports, charting, referrals, assessments, admissions, shift change nursing report sheets, and resident health changes.
• Monitors medications for accuracy and notifies pharmacy of any errors.
• Prepares and administers medications and treatments according to procedures.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area and monitors supplies.
• Ensures proper safety measures are followed and assists with in-house activities as permitted.
• Informs staff about resident activities and coordinates with activity staff as needed.
• Monitors cleanliness and condition of resident items and reports needed repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed a Practical Nursing program and obtained certification.

Additional Considerations

None.

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. The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required. Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan. For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a 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 from DARS. Contact Information: Name: Kristen Johnson Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext. 4903 Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov 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.