Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Madison, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Associate's Degree required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Child and Adult Abuse Certification required within 30 days of hire

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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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