Charge Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation
Madison, Wisconsin
You'll lead and support nursing staff, mentoring them and coordinating their assignments based on patient needs. Lifepoint Health is a community hospital.
- Shift and hours
- Nights Fulltime | Nights36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Rehabilitation · Rehab dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illnesspatients recovering from injury or illness
- License
- RN license Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license required.active Wisconsin or compact-state RN license
- Term
- Permanent Fulltime | NightsFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- active Wisconsin or compact-state RN license Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license required. Check your license
- License
- PSOR licensure updated before start if relocating If relocating, licensure must be updated to new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
- Certification
- AHA BLS within 30 days of hire Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Child and Adult Abuse Certification required within 30 days of hire
- Certification
- Child and Adult Abuse Certification within 30 days of hire
- Education
- Associate's degree Education: Associate's Degree required.
- Experience
- 2 years rehabilitative or acute care Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.
- Also asks
- demonstrated leadership ability
- Also asks
- critical thinking and working with minimal supervision Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Also asks
- working in a stressful environment Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefitsmedical, dental and vision for full-time and part-time staffComprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Benefitslife, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity and disability insurance, paid family leave and paid time offFinancial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Benefitstuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) with company matchFinancial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Benefitsmental, physical and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships and virtual careEmployee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Benefitsongoing learning and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
More benefits (7)
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave and paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Cerner and UDS Complete routine audits to ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.
- Charge
- staff assignments by patient acuity and competency Assist with nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
- Day to day
- mentoring nurses on medically complex patients Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for nursing staff caring for medically complex patients.
- Day to day
- remediation sessions for nurses with documentation gaps Conduct remediation sessions for nurses with documentation deficiencies.
- Day to day
- UDS documentation training for new licensed nurses Provide UDS documentation/orientation training for newly hired licensed nurses.
- Day to day
- patient and family education and readmission-reduction resources Support patient and family education and coordinate resources to reduce hospital readmissions.
- Day to day
- QI documentation teaching and monitoring Educate and monitor staff on proper QI documentation to reflect accurate burden of care.
- Patients
- medically complex patients
- Hours stated
- Fulltime | Nights
- Details
- 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Lifepoint Health’s careers page.
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Charge Nurse (RN) Fulltime | Nights
Your experience matters
At UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison , 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 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. Here, you’ll be supported, respected, and empowered to make meaningful connections every day.
About our Team & Location
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison offers a warm and welcoming culture, flexible scheduling and work-life balance! Our leadership team provides professional growth and stability in a true team environment! From its beautiful lakes and extensive bike trails to its dynamic food scene and cultural attractions, Madison consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U. S. Home to a highly educated workforce and innovative industries, the city blends small-town charm with big-city amenities.
Whether you're exploring the outdoors, enjoying live music, or engaging with a forward-thinking community, Madison has something for everyone. How You’ll Make an Impact 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.
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. 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 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.
What we are looking for
Certifications
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and Child and Adult Abuse Certification required within 30 days of hire Required
Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Experience
Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability. Licenses: Active Wisconsin or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
Education
Associate's Degree required.
More About UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.
EEOC Statement
UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
What's around it?
Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,413/mo
- Household income
- $78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay