Charge Nurse (RN) Inpatient Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Escondido, CA

2d • $44 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Palomar Rehab Hospital, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Palomar Health, is seeking a Charge Nurse (RN) for its inpatient rehabilitation team. The nurse supports safe, high-quality care for medically complex patients and helps staff deliver care that meets applicable standards. The role includes documentation audits, staff education and mentoring, patient and family education, coordination of resources to reduce readmissions, and participation in continuous quality and performance improvement. The facility is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Escondido, California.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 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) preferred.
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) 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 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 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 options.
• 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