Job Description

Are you a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for leadership and community service? The City of Chesapeake is looking for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful impact. If you’re a nurse who is ready to lead, serve, and grow – we want you on our team!

Primary Responsibilities of the Nursing Supervisor (Registered Nurse – RN):

Supervise nursing staff to include assigning and overseeing daily work, providing guidance and direction, and advising and training staff on policies and procedures.

Collaborate with Primary Care Physicians, Consultants, and outside providers.

Coordinate medical care for multiple individuals.

Be on-call, as required, to respond via phone/in-person to emergencies.

Provide technical support, training, and monitoring to non-licensed staff regarding healthcare services and medication administration, including g-tube feeding, foley catheter, and colostomy bag.

Monitor record keeping/documentation for accuracy and detail.

Perform monthly assessments of resident status.

Develop and review nursing care plans.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in nursing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a reciprocal state (according to the Nurse Licensure Compact as prescribed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing). Requires a valid driver’s license with a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 03/24/2026

Open Continuous Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana:

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.