Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Charge Nurse (RN) Full Time Nights
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7 PM7 AM) with rotating weekends
Location: Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping patients recover from serious injuries trauma or complex medical conditions. Our interdisciplinary team includes a medical director rehabilitation-certified nurses physical and occupational therapists speech-language pathologists respiratory therapists dietitians and more. We focus on understanding each patients needs and creating a personalized plan that supports strength function and recovery.
Position Summary
The Charge Nurse (RN) serves as a clinical leader on the night shift providing support to nursing staff collaborating with providers and ensuring safe high-quality patient care. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer this role supports clinical operations coaches and mentors nursing staff and helps drive quality outcomes patient safety and professional practice standards. This position may also function as the primary clinical support when nursing leadership is unavailable.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; BSN preferred
Current RN licensure in the state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Mandatory child and adult abuse certification
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred
Minimum of two years of experience in an acute or rehabilitative setting with demonstrated leadership ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer proficiency
Essential Responsibilities
Provides leadership clinical direction and real-time support to nursing staff
Performs routine audits to ensure accurate documentation in Cerner and UDS
Assists with annual evaluations by offering feedback on clinical performance
Identifies educational needs among staff and supports clinical training
Ensures accurate QI documentation and participates in CQPI initiatives
Serves as a clinical resource for medically complex patients
Assists with family/patient education and contributes to reducing readmissions
Conducts UDS documentation training for new licensed nursing personnel
Leads remediation sessions for documentation improvement
Supports patient safety and adherence to all compliance standards
Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences
Assists with staffing assignments based on acuity and staff competency
May assume a partial or full patient assignment as needed
Maintains confidentiality professionalism and adherence to all organizational policies
Required Skills
Strong clinical assessment and prioritization skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
Proficiency with clinical equipment and rehabilitation practices
Professional and effective communication skills
Equal Employment Opportunity
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive supportive environment where both patients and team members can thrive.
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About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
