Charge Nurse (RN) Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Chandler, AZ

13h

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) leads and supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care in an inpatient acute rehabilitation setting. The role includes clinical mentorship, oversight of documentation, and coordinating staff assignments according to patient needs. The nurse supports rehabilitation care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

The position is full-time, working 12-hour night shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a 3x12 schedule, with rotating weekends. The hospital provides individualized rehabilitation and specialized treatment throughout patients’ recovery journeys.

Requirements

• Current state RN license or compact state RN license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a rehabilitative or acute care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Child and Adult Abuse Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care.
• Provide clinical mentorship, oversee documentation, and coordinate staff assignments based on patient needs.
• Administer medications safely and accurately according to patient age and clinical condition.
• Follow medication administration procedures to minimize the potential for medication errors.
• Assist the RN with initial assessments and patient reassessments according to policy.
• Identify and implement appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions.
• Perform timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision.
• Deliver care based on patient responses to treatment and update the interdisciplinary plan accordingly.
• Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families.
• Perform patient care tasks in a manner that promotes safety and reduces medical errors.
• Develop and implement individualized teaching plans based on patient and family learning needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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