Charge Nurse - St. Louis Rehab Hospital

Find Your Calling at Mercy!

The Charge Registered Nurse utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice.

Charge Nurse (RN)

Mercy St. Louis Rehab Hospital is a leader in comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, delivering compassionate, high‑quality care to patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. As part of the Mercy health system, we foster a mission‑driven culture focused on dignity, teamwork, and whole‑person healing.

Our hospital is recognized nationally and regionally for excellence in rehabilitation outcomes, patient safety, and patient satisfaction. Nurses at Mercy practice in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where they are valued as clinical leaders and vital members of the care team. Mercy's commitment to innovation, quality, and workplace excellence makes this an exceptional place to grow your nursing career.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations.
• Ability to direct activities of clinical personnel.
• May need to take a partial or full assignment based on staffing matrix.

Patient Assessment

• Performs timely, systematic assessments, including admission and shift assessments.
• Coordinates admission activities when serving as charge.
• Utilizes licensed and unlicensed staff appropriately in data collection.
• Incorporates patient and family input and documents accurately in the electronic health record.
• Assesses and documents patient and family educational needs.

Care Planning

• Develops and updates individualized, outcome‑focused care plans.
• Oversees care planning for patients managed by LPNs.
• Ensures plans align with the medical plan of care and include measurable goals.
• Prioritizes care based on patient acuity and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Applies adult and geriatric care principles, including age‑related considerations.

Care Implementation

• Provides safe, evidence‑based nursing care per hospital policies.
• Performs and assists with clinical procedures.
• Delegates tasks appropriately according to scope of practice and demonstrated competencies.
• Delivers culturally sensitive, age‑appropriate care addressing physical and psychosocial needs.

Evaluation of Care

• Evaluates patient responses, progress toward goals, and effectiveness of education.
• Adjusts care plans as needed.
• Assesses discharge readiness and ongoing care needs.

Communication & Documentation

• Fosters a positive, collaborative care environment.
• Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations.
• Maintains confidentiality and clear, timely communication.
• Documents care accurately and in compliance with organizational policies.
• Notifies physicians promptly of significant changes in patient condition.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of hire and/or compact license as applicable.
• Must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, grip, reach, kneel, twist, and squat to perform essential job functions.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.