Charge Nurse

Lifepoint Health®; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health in Temple, Texas, seeks a full-time Day shift Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff and coordinate patient care from 06:30 to 19:00. You will mentor clinicians, oversee documentation, and allocate staff based on patient needs, with weekend and holiday scheduling requirements.

Ideal candidates will have a BSN (preferred), RN licensure, 2+ years in rehabilitative/acute care, BCLS, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• RN with current licensure in state.
• BSN preferred for clinical leadership
• Minimum of two years in rehabilitative or acute care settings
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required
• Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; CRRN preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical mentorship and document oversight for care plans.
• Coordinate staff assignments based on patient needs and acuity.
• Perform routine audits for accurate, timely documentation in Cerner and UDS.
• Support CQPI initiatives and drive improvements in practice.
• Educate staff on quality improvement documentation and processes.
• Assist with holiday and weekend scheduling as required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical mentorship

Documentation oversight

CQPI

Staff coordination

Education

BSN preferred

RN license

Tools

Cerner

UDS

Job description

Temple Rehabilitation, Temple, Texas

Job title: Charge Nurse

FT Day shift Charge Nurse, (3) 12-hr shifts per week, 0630 - 1900, work every other weekend, weekend shifts are Fri, Sat, and Sunday, must be flexible with scheduling, work minimally 1 major and 1 minor holiday

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.