Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse

Job Type: Full-Time | Nights Schedule: 3x12s (7p-7a)

About the Role

At Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Charge Nurse, you will lead and support a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs) in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant care to patients working toward regaining strength, independence, and quality of life.

Our team delivers high-quality inpatient rehabilitation to patients recovering from stroke, brain/spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, cardiovascular issues, neurological disorders, amputations, and trauma. Jefferson Regional Rehabilitation Services Unit is a 40-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility where compassionate care, teamwork, and patient-centered recovery are at the heart of everything we do.

In this role, you will provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nursing staff, oversee documentation accuracy and compliance, and coordinate staff assignments based on patient needs and acuity. You will work alongside a collaborative and supportive team to foster an environment of open communication, professional growth, and excellence in patient care.

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.

Requirements

• Current state or compact state RN license.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (BSN preferred).
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a rehabilitative or acute care setting.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection and PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with 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.

About the Organization

Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital is a 76-bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital and behavioral health unit jointly operated by Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Health. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. Featuring all private rooms, we offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.