Charge Nurse; RN Rehabilitation

Position: Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
Your experience matters:
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a Rehabilitation where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs). You will play a crucial role in assessing patient needs, administering treatments, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

The Charge Nurse (RN) is responsible for leading and supporting nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. This role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs.

Essential functions

* 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.

Additional Information

Demonstrates leadership capabilities and a commitment to nursing excellence.

Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Qualifications and requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Attention to detail in clinical documentation is essential.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.

Experience:

Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.

License:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Certifications:

CPR/BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred. CRRN preferred.

About our Health System

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas is a 36-bed hospital located in Rogers, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

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