Charge Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Shift: Full Time, Days 6:45am-7:15pm. As a Charge Nurse at Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth, you will lead and support nursing staff in delivering high‑quality, safe, and compliant patient care. Your role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs, and ensuring team readiness for medical complexity. We are looking for a Charge Nurse passionate about patient care and mentoring nurses. 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. Demonstrate leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence. Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly preferred. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability. License: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required; Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; Clinical Registered RN (CRRN) preferred. Benefits Comprehensive benefits – multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period. Financial protection & PTO – life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & career growth – tuition assistance for higher education and certification, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee well‑being – mental, physical and financial wellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs. Professional development – ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEO Statement Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr