Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health®; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & financial protection

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital – Madison, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe patient care. You will mentor staff, oversee documentation, and coordinate assignments based on patient needs.

Qualifications include RN licensure, BCLS, and at least two years in rehab/acute care with leadership; BSN preferred and CRRN encouraged. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

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

• 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

RN license

BCLS

CRRN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse – Charge Nurse

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. As a Registered Nurse joining our team, you embrace 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.

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.

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 Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital – Madison

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers comprehensive benefits, financial protection & PTO, career growth opportunities, employee well‑being programs, and professional development.

Benefits

• 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.