Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse

Memorial Physician Practices; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Career Growth

Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse to lead a night shift team. You will ensure high-quality patient care, mentor staff, and coordinate assignments based on patient needs, acuity, and competency.

You must hold an active state RN license, an associate degree in nursing, and BLS; ACLS and CRRN are preferred. This role emphasizes documentation accuracy in Cerner/UDS and participation in CQPI initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license is required.
• Associates degree from accredited nursing school.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and CRRN preferred.
• Minimum of two years in rehabilitative or acute care setting.
• Previous Charge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine audits for Cerner and UDS for compliance.
• Identify and address educational needs among nursing staff.
• Educate and monitor staff on proper QI documentation to reflect 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.
• Remediate nurses with documentation deficiencies.
• Participate 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

BLS

ACLS

CRRN

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)Charge Nurse

Job Type:Fulltime | Nights

Schedule: 6:45PM - 7:15 AM

Your experience matters

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital isoperatedjointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-beingso you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN)joining our team,you'reembracing 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 our team

At our organization, 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 Charge Nurse, you will play a vital role in leading and supporting nursing staff while helping fulfill our mission of making communities healthier. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care through clinical leadership, mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs. Join us on this meaningful journey where your leadership, clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Howyou'llcontribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nursewho excels in this role:

• 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.

Whatwe'relooking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license andpossessa associates degree from an accredited nursing school.Additionalrequirements include:

• BLS Required
• ACLS preferred
• CRRN preferred
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting required
• Previous Charge experience preferred

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness,hospital indemnityinsurance, short- and long-term disability, paid familyleaveand paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education andcertification,tuitionassistance, loanassistanceand 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental healthservicesand discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital

Mercy Rehabilitation is a36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma community for over a decade. We are proud to berecognized byWatson Health 15 Top Health Systems 2019, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - Stroke Specific Accreditation, and Joint Commission National Quality Approval.

EEOC Statement

"Mercy Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees andcomplies withall 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.