Charge Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

LifePoint Health

$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program.
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
  • CPR/BCLS certification; Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; ACLS and CRRN preferred.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in rehabilitation or acute care, showing leadership ability.
  • Strong oral, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and commitment to nursing excellence.
  • Preferred experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care.
  • Conduct routine audits for accurate documentation compliance in Cerner and UDS.
  • Identify and address educational needs among nursing staff based on feedback.
  • Educate staff on proper QI documentation to reflect the accurate burden of care.
  • Serve as a clinical mentor for nursing staff caring for complex patients.
  • Coordinate patient and family education to mitigate readmissions.
  • Assist in staff assignments based on patient acuity and competency.

Benefits

  • Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, starting at $10 per pay period.
  • Life and disability insurance, paid family leave, and PTO.
  • Tuition assistance for higher education and certification, plus loan assistance.
  • Employee wellness programs including free gym memberships and mental health services.
  • Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Shift: Full Time, 3-12's, Days 6:45am - 7:15pm

How you'll contribute as an employee of CTRH you will join a team that embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for the delivery of patient care. You will work with a team committed to ensure patients receive optimal medical attention and support. As Rehabilitation Charge Nurse you will be leading and supporting nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. This role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs.

  • Complete routine audits to ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
  • Identify and address educational needs among nursing staff based on clinical practice and feedback.
  • Educate and monitor staff on proper QI documentation to reflect accurate burden of care.
  • Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for nursing staff caring for medically complex patients.
  • Support patient and family education and coordinate resources to reduce hospital readmissions.
  • Provide UDS documentation/orientation training for newly hired licensed nurses.
  • Conduct remediation sessions for nurses with documentation deficiencies.
  • Participate actively in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) efforts.
  • Ensure the nursing team delivers care that maximizes patient safety and meets all care standards.
  • Assist with nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.

  • Licensure: Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.

  • Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification. Child and Adult Abuse Certification required. ACLS preferred. CRRN Preferred

  • Experience: Minimum of two years in rehabilitation or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.

  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrates leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence.

  • Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly preferred.

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