Charge Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Austin, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed hospital located in Austin, Texas, and is part of Lifepoint Health. The hospital is committed to making communities healthier through its acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities. This facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF and was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Centers for 2025. As a Charge Nurse, you will join a team that embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for patient care. You will work with a team committed to ensuring patients receive optimal medical attention and support. The Rehabilitation Charge Nurse leads and supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. This role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification.
• Child and Adult Abuse Certification required.
• Minimum of two years in rehabilitation or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS preferred.
• CRRN Preferred.
• Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly 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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree