Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

About the role

Your Experience Matters At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized plan-of-care intervention and serve as a patient-care innovator.
• Shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage skills and cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
• Lead and support nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care.
• 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.
• Provide patient and family education and coordinate resources to reduce hospital readmissions.
• Conduct UDS documentation/orientation training for newly hired licensed nurses.
• Participate in remediation sessions for nurses with documentation deficiencies.
• Engage 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• CRRN preferred.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, financial protection & PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match, mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Skills

• Specialized plan-of-care intervention.
• Leadership ability.
• Comprehensive patient care knowledge.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and 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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

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