Charge Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Clive, IA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient
acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of
individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or
illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized
treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized,
individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering
from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord
injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We strive to maximize the health,
function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical
medicine and rehabilitation programs.

The Charge Nurse is responsible for leading and supporting nursing staff in the
delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. This role includes
clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff
assignments based on patient needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.
• Current state licensure as Registered Nurse
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• CPR/BCLS certification
• Child and Adult Abuse Certification required

Nice To Haves

• CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse)

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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level