Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & protection plans

Career growth support

Employee well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for the Rehabilitation unit. You will lead nursing staff, mentor teammates, and ensure high-quality, compliant patient care in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

This full-time night-shift role requires RN licensure, BCLS, and leadership experience in rehab or acute care, with CRRN preferred. Join a facility opening this fall and advance your nursing career with strong benefits and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
• Provide clinical mentorship and oversee documentation; coordinate staff assignments by patient needs.
• Educate staff on quality improvement documentation and reflect burden of care.
• Serve as resource for nursing staff caring for medically complex patients.
• Assist with patient and family education and coordinate resources to reduce readmissions.
• Conduct CQPI activities and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure care standards and patient safety are maximized and maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical mentorship

Documentation

CQPI

Patient safety

Education

RN program graduate

BSN preferred

Job description

Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Shift: Full Time | Nights

Your experience matters

At Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Registered Nurse joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About Our Team

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is a brand new, 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Madison, Mississippi opening this fall. It 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.

What We’re Looking For

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

Qualifications and requirements:

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

Why Join

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full time and part time employees.
• 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.

EEOC Statement

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.