Lead Nurse / Director of Nursing - Pantops
Listed compensation
$31-$34/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
- Job Location: Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Salary Range: $31.00 - $34.00 Hourly
- 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
The Lead Nurse oversees the medication room to ensure compliance with federal, state, and clinic regulations. They are also responsible for training, scheduling, and evaluating nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a valid Virginia license. A minimum of one year of experience in substance abuse treatment management is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 48% have no call, 68% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$67k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Virginia | 167 active | 5,949 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 48% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 473 in the last 30 days | 287 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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