Charge Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth leads and supports nursing staff in providing high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. The role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs and acuity. The nurse works with a team focused on teamwork and effective communication to ensure patients receive appropriate medical attention and support.

The Charge Nurse also supports patient and family education, helps coordinate resources to reduce hospital readmissions, trains newly hired licensed nurses on UDS documentation, and conducts remediation for documentation deficiencies. The position participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement efforts and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a rehabilitative or acute care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Child and Adult Abuse Certification required.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• CRRN preferred.
• Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine audits to ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
• Identify and address educational needs among nursing staff based on clinical practice and feedback.
• Educate and monitor staff on proper QI documentation to reflect accurate 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 (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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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