Charge Nurse; RN Rehabilitation

Charge Nurse (RN), Rehabilitation (PRN | Nights)

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. You are valued as both an employee and a person. As a Charge Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Join our team in rehabilitation where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of registered nurses. You will assess patient needs, administer treatments, and ensure patient comfort and safety in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high‑quality patient care.

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

• 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.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time 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 401(k) retirement package and 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.

• 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.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.