Charge Nurse (RN) - FT Days

Lifepoint Health•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse (RN) leads and supports nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care at UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital. The position provides clinical mentorship, oversees documentation, and coordinates staff assignments according to patient needs, acuity, and staff competency. It also supports patient and family education and helps coordinate resources to reduce hospital readmissions. The role includes conducting routine audits of Cerner and UDS documentation, identifying staff education needs, and educating and monitoring staff on quality-improvement documentation. The Charge Nurse provides UDS documentation and orientation training for newly hired licensed nurses, conducts remediation for documentation deficiencies, and participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement efforts. The schedule is full-time days, working three 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

Active Wisconsin or compact-state RN license; if relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
Associate's degree required.
Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
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, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Lead and support nursing staff in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care.
Conduct routine audits to ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS.
Identify and address 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 actively in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement 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.

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.
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.