Charge Nurse (RN)

Charge Nurse – Registered Nurse Full Time – Day Shift, 36‑hour weeks (12‑hour shift 7–7:30) Responsibilities Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Provides professional working conditions for employees. Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Assists with development of the budget for the nursing department in collaboration with the CEO and Controller. Manages costs associated with personnel, equipment and supplies. Responsible for staffing plans, management of nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staff. Assures compliance with nursing scope of practice and HIPAA. Enforces compliance of the nursing department with education/in‑service requirements/orientation and competencies. Leads monthly staff meetings and communicates information to/from management and leadership. Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourages staff development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nurses. Assists to review and evaluate risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction results, and outcomes in order to continually improve performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing department. Performs management activities including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and performance evaluations of staff in the nursing department. Assures occurrence of appropriate documentation, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff in medical records, monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan. Assures education and training is provided to nursing staff on Quality Indicators (QI); assures timely and accurate QI assessments and scoring is performed. Assures nursing attendance and participation in team conferences. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Benefits Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Free Parking Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses Working with highly engaged staff Healthy staffing levels Flexible scheduling Career growth Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. Current state licensure as Registered Nurse. CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Current CRRN or obtained within 2 years preferred. EEO Statement Community Rehab South Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Rehabilitation Hospital South