Charge Nurse

Lifepoint Health®; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe patient care in a rehabilitative or acute setting. You will mentor staff, oversee documentation, and coordinate assignments based on patient needs.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, and ensuring compliance with care standards. BSN preferred; two years of leadership in care settings is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years in rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Child and Adult Abuse Certification; CRRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff and coordinate assignments based on patient needs.
• Audit documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
• Educate and monitor staff on QI documentation.
• Provide clinical mentorship and resources for nursing staff.
• Coordinate patient and family education to reduce readmissions.
• Conduct remediation sessions for documentation deficiencies.
• Participate in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) efforts.
• Ensure care standards and patient safety are met.
• Assist with staffing assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Documentation

Quality Improvement

Education & Training

Staffing Support

Education

BSN preferred

Nursing degree

Job description

Charge Nurse Position Summary

The Charge Nurse is responsible for 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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Additional Information

Demonstrates leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence.

Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.

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

License: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; CRRN preferred.

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 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.