Charge Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60‑bed inpatient acute rehabilitation facility in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) for a part‑time night‑shift position.

About Our Team

The rehabilitation Charge RN provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The role involves developing nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff, communicating clinical changes to physicians and supervisors, and participating in discharge planning. The hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Franciscan Health and is committed to superior patient care and community health.

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.

Qualifications

• Current Washington RN license (single‑state or compact); must be updated to the primary state of residence if relocating.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• CPR/BCLS certification.
• ACLS and CCRN certifications preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in a rehabilitative or acute care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to work night‑shift, part‑time schedule.

Pay

Wage scale: $42.86 – $70.31 per hour (Union position).

Schedule

Part‑time, two 12‑hour night shifts per week (2×12). No call required. 6:1 nurse‑to‑patient ratio.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible spending and health‑savings accounts.
• Competitive paid time off for full‑time employees.
• Income‑protection programs: life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, identity theft coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee assistance program covering mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.