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Nurse 3 - Veterans Assistance - Nursing Facility - Harrison Co.

State of West Virginia

Veterans Assistance - Nursing Facility

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$43,357 - $75,789

per year

Closes

February 26, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves providing specialized nursing care to elderly veterans in a nursing facility, managing their medications, emotional needs, and progress while supervising other staff.

Nurses in this position work with teams to create personalized care plans and ensure a safe environment for residents dealing with chronic illnesses or dementia.

It's a good fit for experienced registered nurses who enjoy working with seniors and have strong leadership skills in a team setting.

Key Requirements

  • Registered professional nurse with valid licensure
  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing plus 2 years of experience, OR associate degree/diploma in nursing plus 3 years of experience, OR professional certification plus 2 years of experience
  • Experience in geriatric nursing, including care for acute, chronic, or degenerative conditions like dementia
  • Ability to supervise direct care staff and evaluate their performance
  • Skills in medication administration, resident monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Willingness to work shift schedules in a nursing facility environment

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***


Appointment Incentive:
  • $5,347.50 at WV Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV

Nurse III deals primarily with the treatment of residents who suffer from geriatric disorders, medical problems and mental health conditions.

They are schooled in basic nursing care with further training in dealing with and controlling residents in varying levels of medical conditions, whether acute, chronic or degenerative cognitive breakdown such as dementia.

A Nurse III is usually assigned a caseload of specific residents and provides supervision of direct care to their residents, supervising the resident’s medication schedule, facilitating the social and emotional needs of residents, evaluating residents’ progress and dispensing resident’s medication.

Nurse III must collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible individualized care for their residents.

As many residents are hospitalized because they have acute or chronic conditions, nurses are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff through the use of monitoring systems and intervention techniques were deemed necessary as per policy.

In addition to the basic nurse duties the Nurse III is responsible for evaluation of subordinate employees.

The Nurse III is also responsible for shared and delegated administrative duties with the Nursing Director. Positions are at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility. Shift work may be required.

Performs related work as required.

Posting Number VANF26037

Position Number (s) 0613P00141, 0613P00143, 0613P00171, 0613P00173, 0613P00192, 0613P00193, 0613P00194
HARRISON COUNTY
7 VACANCIES

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Qualifications

Training: Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program and three years of experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Professional certification from a recognized national nursing certifying organization as a nurse or nurse practitioner in the area of assignment plus two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Successful completion of an associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program; plus baccalaureate degree in the health sciences or behavioral sciences and two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in nursing.
OR
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university.

Special Requirement: Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.

***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***




Additional Information


Appointment Incentive:
  • $5,347.50 at WV Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5235331