Charge Nurse (RN) PRN - Rehabilitation

Registered Nurse (RN)

Shift: PRN, 6:45-7:15

At Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, we put your well‑being first because when you’re taken care of, you can take even better care of others. As a Charge Nurse, you’ll be part of a team that values teamwork and effective communication and supports high‑quality, safe patient care.

Central Texas Rehabilitation is a 50‑bed hospital located in Austin, Texas and is part of Lifepoint Health. The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF and has been rated in the top four of America’s Best Rehabilitation Centers for 2025 by Newsweek.

• 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.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• Licensure:
  Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR/BCLS certification;
  Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; ACLS preferred; CRRN Preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two years in a rehabilitation or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence.
• Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly preferred.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage – with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period – tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN 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 a 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments and mental health services.
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.