Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital - Apex, NC

Shift: Full-Time | Night Shift
Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends

Sign on Bonus : $15,000
About Peak Rehabilitation Hospital

A career at Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, is more than just a job. Operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Duke Health, and WakeMed, our hospital provides specialized rehabilitation care to patients in the Raleigh/Durham and Apex communities.

Here, you will be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients recover and regain independence. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and assumes responsibility for clinical operations of the hospital during assigned shifts. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the Charge Nurse ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while supporting staff, coordinating workflow, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

The Charge Nurse serves as the first line of clinical support for staff, physicians, and other providers, providing leadership, prioritization, and direction to meet the operational and clinical demands of the hospital.

Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Operations

• Oversees daily clinical operations and ensures continuity of care across all departments
• Serves as the primary clinical resource for staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff during assigned shifts
• Assesses unit needs and prioritizes staffing assignments and patient care activities
• Coordinates admissions, patient flow, and room placement
• Communicates significant events, concerns, and unusual occurrences to leadership

Patient Care & Safety

• Ensures delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care
• Monitors and evaluates patient care activities to reduce risk and prevent errors
• May provide direct patient care as needed based on unit demands
• Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in medical records
• Promotes adherence to rehabilitation nursing philosophy and best practices

Quality & Compliance

• Ensures compliance with nursing scope of practice, hospital policies, and HIPAA regulations
• Oversees completion and accuracy of Interdisciplinary Care Plans
• Supports Quality Indicator (QI) processes, ensuring timely and accurate assessments
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and outcome monitoring
• Reinforces adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards

Staff Support & Development

• Supports staff development, education, and competency validation
• Promotes a positive, professional work environment
• Assists with employee relations, communication, and conflict resolution
• Encourages professional growth, including specialty certifications (e.g., CRRN)
• Ensures staff participation in team conferences and required training

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Manages staffing plans, scheduling, and nursing hours per patient day
• Monitors productivity, overtime, and agency utilization
• Ensures accurate and timely patient charge entry
• Assists leadership with departmental goals, budgets, and special projects

Qualifications
Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting required
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

Licensure

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse

Certifications

• CPR/BLS certification required
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct clinical activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and documentation

Company Standards & Expectations

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information in accordance with HIPAA
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and ethical standards
• Demonstrates professionalism in appearance, communication, and conduct
• Completes required education, training, and competency requirements
• Promotes a culture of safety, respect, and patient-centered care
• Supports and communicates the mission, vision, and goals of the organization

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.