Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital - Apex, NC

Shift: Full-Time | Night Shift
Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Rotating Weekends

Sign on Bonus : $15,000

A career at Peak Rehabilitation Hospital, a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, is more than just a job. Operated jointly with Lifepoint Health, Duke Health, and Wake Med, our hospital provides specialized rehabilitation care to patients in the Raleigh/Durham and Apex communities.

Here, you will be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients recover and regain independence. If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care, we encourage you to apply.

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Manager and assumes responsibility for clinical operations of the hospital during assigned shifts. In collaboration with nursing leadership, the Charge Nurse ensures the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care while supporting staff, coordinating workflow, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

The Charge Nurse serves as the first line of clinical support for staff, physicians, and other providers, providing leadership, prioritization, and direction to meet the operational and clinical demands of the hospital.

• Oversees daily clinical operations and ensures continuity of care across all departments
• Serves as the primary clinical resource for staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to nursing staff during assigned shifts
• Assesses unit needs and prioritizes staffing assignments and patient care activities
• Coordinates admissions, patient flow, and room placement
• Communicates significant events, concerns, and unusual occurrences to leadership

• Ensures delivery of safe, effective, and patient‑centered care
• Monitors and evaluates patient care activities to reduce risk and prevent errors
• May provide direct patient care as needed based on unit demands
• Ensures accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in medical records
• Promotes adherence to rehabilitation nursing philosophy and best practices

• Ensures compliance with nursing scope of practice, hospital policies, and HIPAA regulations
• Oversees completion and accuracy of Interdisciplinary Care Plans
• Supports Quality Indicator (QI) processes, ensuring timely and accurate assessments
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and outcome monitoring
• Reinforces adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards

• Supports staff development, education, and competency validation
• Promotes a positive, professional work environment
• Assists with employee relations, communication, and conflict resolution
• Encourages professional growth, including specialty certifications (e.g., CRRN)
• Ensures staff participation in team conferences and required training

• Manages staffing plans, scheduling, and nursing hours per patient day
• Monitors productivity, overtime, and agency utilization
• Ensures accurate and timely patient charge entry
• Assists leadership with departmental goals, budgets, and special projects

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Minimum of two years of experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting required
• Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse

• CPR/BLS certification required
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred

• Strong leadership, clinical judgment, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct clinical activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and documentation

• Maintains…