Charge Nurse

Lifepoint Health•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Charge Nurse (RN) – Full Time, Nights Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7 PM–7 AM) with rotating weekends Location: Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping patients recover from serious injuries, trauma, or complex medical conditions. Our interdisciplinary team includes a medical director, rehabilitation-certified nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists, dietitians, and more. We focus on understanding each patient’s needs and creating a personalized plan that supports strength, function, and recovery. Position Summary The Charge Nurse (RN) serves as a clinical leader on the night shift, providing support to nursing staff, collaborating with providers, and ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, this role supports clinical operations, coaches and mentors nursing staff, and helps drive quality outcomes, patient safety, and professional practice standards. This position may also function as the primary clinical support when nursing leadership is unavailable.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; BSN preferred
Current RN licensure in the state
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Mandatory child and adult abuse certification
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred
Minimum of two years of experience in an acute or rehabilitative setting with demonstrated leadership ability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer proficiency
Strong clinical assessment and prioritization skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
Proficiency with clinical equipment and rehabilitation practices
Professional and effective communication skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, clinical direction, and real-time support to nursing staff
Performs routine audits to ensure accurate documentation in Cerner and UDS
Assists with annual evaluations by offering feedback on clinical performance
Identifies educational needs among staff and supports clinical training
Ensures accurate QI documentation and participates in CQPI initiatives
Serves as a clinical resource for medically complex patients
Assists with family/patient education and contributes to reducing readmissions
Conducts UDS documentation training for new licensed nursing personnel
Leads remediation sessions for documentation improvement
Supports patient safety and adherence to all compliance standards
Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences
Assists with staffing assignments based on acuity and staff competency
May assume a partial or full patient assignment as needed
Maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to all organizational policies