Charge Nurse (RN) Part Time - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Austin, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Charge Nurse to lead and support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. The role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordinating staff assignments according to patient needs and acuity. The nurse works with the care team to support effective communication and optimal patient care, including for medically complex patients.

The Charge Nurse completes routine audits of Cerner and UDS documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance; identifies staff education needs; and educates and monitors staff on quality-improvement documentation. The role also supports patient and family education, helps coordinate resources to reduce readmissions, trains newly hired licensed nurses in UDS documentation, conducts remediation for documentation deficiencies, and participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement efforts. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) certification.
• Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursing staff in providing high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care.
• Provide clinical mentorship and serve as a resource for staff caring for medically complex patients.
• Oversee documentation and complete routine audits for accurate, timely, and compliant Cerner and UDS records.
• Identify nursing staff education needs based on clinical practice and feedback.
• Educate and monitor staff on proper quality-improvement documentation to accurately reflect burden of care.
• 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 efforts.
• Ensure nursing care 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 and benefit options for part-time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree