Charge Nurse (RN) PRN - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Keller, TX

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About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) leads and supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, compliant patient care at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller. The role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments according to patient needs, acuity, and staff competency. The nurse works collaboratively with the care team to support optimal medical attention and patient outcomes.

The position is PRN on the night shift, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. The hospital is a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility providing individualized recovery care for patients with conditions including stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• At least two years of experience in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• ACLS certification.
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification.
• 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 nursing staff education needs based on clinical practice and feedback.
• Educate and monitor staff on proper QI documentation to accurately 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 and orientation training for newly hired licensed nurses.
• Conduct remediation sessions for 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 care standards.
• Assist with nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period; tailored options are available for part-time and PRN 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree