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Charlottesville, Virginia

Lead Nurse / Director of Nursing - Pantops

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$34/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: ARS Pantops - Charlottesville, VA, Salary Range: $31.00 - $34.00Hourly, Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:45am-12:30pm; rotating Saturday 6:45am-10:30am. ARS Treatment Centers specialize in outpatient treatment for those suffering from opioid use disorder.

Our clinic is one of ten locations in the mid-Atlantic region that provides specialized outpatient medication-assisted treatment. Respect, Empowerment, Professionalism, and Excellence are operationalized at all levels of the organization.

We welcome input and ideas from patients and staff at all levels and incorporate them into our daily activities, interactions and strategic plan. We are currently seeking a Lead Nurse / Director of Nursing to join our team!

ARS rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

Benefits and Perks We Offer

Benefits Competitive Wages We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your work/life balance Opportunities for Career Advancement and Personal Growth Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family 401k Retirement With Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage And More!

Employee Perks Program Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!

Tuition Reimbursement In Facility Training/In-service Programs Employee Assistance Program Free Will/Estate Preparation Services Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services Verizon Wireless Discount Position Description: The Lead Nurse / Director of Nursing has overall responsibility for ensuring proper administration of medications used in the treatment program complies with the clinic policy, Federal and State Laws and Regulations and accreditation requirements.

The Lead Nurse / Director of Nursing will adhere to the vision and mission of the Company. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures that the Medication room is in full compliance with all Clinic Policies, Federal and State Laws and Regulations. Establishes Nursing Practice Standards consistent with appropriate regulations. Responsible for training, evaluation and retention of nursing staff.

Schedules nursing staff to meet client needs and regulatory and budgetary standards. Fills in for nursing staff, including weekends. Ensures that medical records are in compliance. Be proficient with State Licensure Standards, CARF Standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Virginia license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 1 year of experience in substance abuse treatment as a manager Ability to make independent decisions when needed Proficient in the use of personal computers Excellent oral and written communication skills Successful completion of State required background check and required training.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee medication administration and ensure the medication room, medical records, and nursing practices comply with clinic policies, applicable laws and regulations, and accreditation standards. Train, evaluate, and retain nursing staff; schedule coverage to meet client, regulatory, and budgetary needs; and provide nursing coverage when needed, including weekends.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold a Virginia RN or LPN license, with at least one year of management experience in substance abuse treatment. They must be able to make independent decisions, use personal computers proficiently, communicate effectively in writing and orally, and complete the required state background check and training.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication Administration ComplianceNursing Staff TrainingStaff EvaluationStaff RetentionStaff SchedulingMedical Records ComplianceIndependent Decision-MakingComputer ProficiencyOral CommunicationRegulatory Compliance

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 56% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Loan repayment
48%
CME allowance
30%
Sign-on bonus
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$468k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Wages
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401k Retirement With Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)