TEMPLE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, TEMPLE. TEXAS

JOB TYPE: Charge Nurse (RN) - FT Night Shift 7p - 7a shift, 3 nights per week, every other weekend rotation, must work minimally 1 major and 1 minor holiday, BSN & charge nurse experience is required

The Charge Nurse 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.

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.

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: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; CRRN preferred.

WHY JOIN US

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - 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 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

ABOUT OUR HEALTH SYSTEM
Temple Rehabilitation Hospital is a 36 bed hospital located in Temple, Texas 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.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

EEOC Statement

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

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