Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for Rehabilitation at Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital. You will lead nursing staff, mentor teammates, and ensure high-quality patient care while coordinating assignments based on patient needs.

The role emphasizes clinical teaching, quality improvement, and thorough documentation. RN licensure is required; CRRN preferred. Join a state-of-the-art, Joint Commission-accredited facility committed to reducing readmissions and improving outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with previous Charge Nurse or Shift Leader experience preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; CRRN preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Mentor clinical staff and coordinate assignments by patient needs.
• Ensure accurate documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
• Identify educational needs and provide staff training.
• Monitor CQPI efforts and drive continuous improvement.
• Support patient and family education and reduce readmissions.
• Remediation sessions for staff with documentation gaps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Nursing leadership

Clinical mentoring

Staff education

Quality improvement

Documentation audits

Patient safety

Formation

Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse

CRRN preferred

Description du poste

Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Job Type: Full Time |Days

$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Your experience matters

At Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-ate, 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Stroke Specialty program.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Department/Unit 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.

Qualifications and requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with previous Charge Nurse or Shift Leader experience preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; CRRN preferred.

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 medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-ate, 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital is a 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

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospitalis 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.