Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital is a 57-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital treating people recovering from severe injury or illness, including stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The hospital offers individualized rehabilitation programs and is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its Stroke Specialty program.

The Charge Nurse leads and supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. The role provides clinical mentorship, oversees documentation, and coordinates staff assignments according to patient needs. The Charge Nurse also supports patient and family education, staff development, and continuous quality and performance improvement.

This is a full-time day position. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The role is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare network focused on community-based care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a rehabilitative or acute care setting.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Charge Nurse or Shift Leader experience preferred.
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred.
• Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine audits to ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
• Identify nursing staff educational needs based on clinical practice and feedback.
• Educate and monitor staff on proper quality-improvement 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

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible-spending and health-savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees.
• Life, accident, and critical-injury insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program with mental, physical, and financial wellness resources.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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