What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation position at Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison?
Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
Your experience matters
About Our Team
Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison is a brand new, 40-bed bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Madison, Mississippi opening this fall. It 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.
What We’re Looking For
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
Qualifications and requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.
- Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; CRRN preferred.
Why Join Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital - Madison
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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.
EEOC Statement
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off