Charge Nurse (RN) PRN - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) in IRF to lead and mentor the nursing team, ensure high-quality, safe patient care, and coordinate staff assignments based on patient needs.

You will oversee clinical documentation in Cerner and UDS, contribute to CQPI efforts, and support patient and family education. BSN preferred; two years in rehab or acute care with leadership required; BCLS and abuse certs required; CRRN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting with leadership ability.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BCLS required; Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; CRRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
• Provide clinical mentorship and oversee documentation.
• Coordinate staff assignments based on patient needs.
• Participate in CQPI efforts and ensure care standards.
• Educate patients and families; coordinate resources to reduce readmissions.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Mentorship

Documentation

Staff coordination

Clinical teaching

Quality improvement

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Cerner

UDS

Job description

Charge Nurse (RN)-IRF
Shift: PRN, Days 7am-7pm

Your experience matters

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Charge Nurse (RN) , Rehabilitationjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about the Team

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, we put your well-being first-because when you're taken care of, you can take even better care of others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As an employee of TRH Arlington 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

How you'll contribute -

As an 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.

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.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence.
• Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly preferred.
• 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, full time positions also offer:

• 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.

What we're looking for

Passionate Patient Care Nurse that is dedicated to support, mentor and lead the team to provide the best care possible

• 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.

About Us

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is a 40-bed hospital located in Arlington, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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.