Charge Nurse (RN) - FT Days

Lifepoint Health • Madison, WI

3d

About The Position

The Charge Nurse is responsible for leading and supporting nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. The role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordinating staff assignments based on patient needs. The Charge Nurse also supports patient and family education and helps coordinate resources to reduce hospital readmissions.

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital focused on helping people regain independence following injury or illness. The hospital provides comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs and is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Active Wisconsin or compact-state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Child and Adult Abuse Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a stressful environment, and to take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine audits to ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
• Identify and address nursing staff educational 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 all care standards.
• Assist with nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.

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 coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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