Charge Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health•Tacoma, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Registered Nurse (RN) at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharges planning process. This role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs.

Requirements

Current state RN license
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school
CPR/BCLS certification
Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.

Nice To Haves

ACLS and CCRN 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/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.