Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse

Lifepoint Health®; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Well-being programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Charge Nurse for our Rehabilitation Services Unit. You will lead an RN team in delivering safe, compliant care to patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, and orthopedic or spinal conditions, with a focus on improving independence.

You will mentor staff, oversee documentation, and coordinate assignments to meet patient needs and acuity while supporting continuous quality improvement efforts across the unit.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license (or compact state) is required.
• Associate's degree in nursing is required; BSN preferred for advancement.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Oversee documentation accuracy and compliance; coordinate staff assignments by patient needs and acuity.
• Foster open communication and professional growth within the team; ensuring patient safety and care standards.
• Participate in CQPI and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency; support discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical mentoring

Documentation accuracy

Staff coordination

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Cerner

UDS

Job description

Your Experience Matters

At Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Charge 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. Our team delivers high-quality inpatient rehabilitation to patients recovering from: Stroke, Brian/Spinal Cord Injuries, Orthopedic, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Amputations, and Trauma.

Job Type: Full-Time | Nights

Schedule: 3x12s Days (7p-7a)

Your Experience Matters

Jefferson Regional Rehabilitation Services Unit is a 40-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility where compassionate care, teamwork, and patient-centered recovery are at the heart of everything we do. As a Charge Nurse, you will lead and support a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs) in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant care to patients working toward regaining strength, independence, and quality of life.

In this role, you will provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nursing staff, oversee documentation accuracy and compliance, and coordinate staff assignments based on patient needs and acuity. Working alongside a collaborative and supportive team, you will help foster an environment of open communication, professional growth, and excellence in patient care. Together, we are committed to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence while supporting one another in delivering exceptional care every day.

How You'll Contribute

A Rehab RN who 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.

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 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.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current state or compact state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Requried.


• Experience: Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting.


• Licenses: Must have a current state or compact state RN license.


• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.


• Previous Leadership Experience Preferred.

More About Jefferson Regional

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a 76-bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital and behavioral health unit jointly operated by Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Health.

Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. Featuring all private rooms, we offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

EEOC Statement

\"Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is 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.