Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
About the Role
The Charge Nurse (RN) works in coordination with nursing leadership to provide first‑line support for staff, physicians, and other providers on clinical issues. The role involves assessing, prioritizing, and directing activities to meet the demanding needs of hospital units, fostering professional practice models, and mentoring nursing staff. The Charge Nurse also collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer on clinical development, employee relations, and physician relationships, and serves as clinical support when senior leadership is unavailable.
Responsibilities
- Provide assessment, prioritization, and direction of unit activities to meet clinical demands.
- Coach, mentor, and direct nursing staff to uphold professional practice and care delivery models.
- Implement unit‑specific strategies and practice remediation to achieve clinical quality and patient safety outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer on employee relations, individual behaviors, and physician relationships.
- Serve as the clinical support for the department in the absence of the Chief Nursing Officer.
- Maintain effective oral and written communication with staff, physicians, and other providers.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited RN program with current state licensure; BSN preferred.
- Mandatory child and adult abuse certification.
- Minimum two years of experience in rehabilitative or acute care settings, or demonstrated leadership ability.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and direct activities of clinical personnel.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; additional languages preferred.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills.
- CPR/BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
- CRRN certification preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Flexible scheduling and work‑life balance.
About Our Team
Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin offers a warm, welcoming culture with flexible scheduling, work‑life balance, and a true team environment. Leadership provides professional growth and stability, fostering a supportive atmosphere for all staff.
About Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin
Our mission is to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We provide customized, intensive rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its Stroke Specialty Program, Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Amputation Specialty Programs.