Lead Charge Nurse – Rehab & Quality Champion

Lifepoint Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in Temple, Texas seeks a Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care within a rehabilitative/acute setting. You will provide clinical mentorship, oversee documentation, and coordinate assignments based on patient needs.

Qualifications include RN licensure, BSN preferred, a minimum of two years in rehab or acute care with leadership, BCLS and Child/Adult Abuse certifications; 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.
• Certifications: BCLS required; Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; CRRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine audits to ensure accurate documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
• Identify and address educational needs among nursing staff.
• Educate and monitor staff on proper QA 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.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical mentorship

Documentation oversight

Staff coordination

Education

RN degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Lifepoint Health in Temple, Texas seeks a Charge Nurse to lead nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care within a rehabilitative/acute setting. You will provide clinical mentorship, oversee documentation, and coordinate assignments based on patient needs.

Qualifications include RN licensure, BSN preferred, a minimum of two years in rehab or acute care with leadership, BCLS and Child/Adult Abuse certifications; CRRN preferred.