Charge Nurse

Job DescriptionCharge Nurse - RehabilitationPart-Time Shift: Nights Schedule:12 hr shifts, rotating weekends Location: Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute - Madison, NJ Pay: $50/hr Charge Nurse Position Summary The Charge Nurse provides leadership, clinical guidance, and oversight of nursing operations during assigned shifts. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care by coordinating staff assignments, supporting workflow, mentoring nursing staff, and promoting excellence in clinical practice. The Charge Nurse serves as the primary resource for staff collaboration, problem-solving, and escalation of clinical or operational concerns. Essential Functions • Leads and supports nursing staff to ensure effective delivery of patient-centered, evidence-based care • Demonstrates strong leadership capabilities and promotes a culture of teamwork and accountability • Oversees daily staffing assignments based on patient acuity, census, and skill mix • Serves as a clinical mentor, providing real-time coaching, support, and guidance • Ensures timely and accurate documentation consistent with regulatory and hospital standards • Acts as a liaison between nurses, physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members • Responds to changes in patient condition and assists with higher-acuity interventions when needed • Participates in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and hospital compliance activities • Supports new nurse orientation and ongoing staff development • Facilitates effective communication across shifts, including handoff processes and incident reporting Additional Information • Experience in clinical leadership, precepting, or teaching is strongly preferred • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and quality metrics Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program; BSN preferred Experience Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting with demonstrated leadership ability (Charge Nurse or Preceptor experience preferred) License Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Certifications • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required • Child and Adult Abuse Certification required (if applicable by state) • CRRN preferred Your Experience Matters Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute, part of Lifepoint Rehabilitation and jointly operated with Atlantic Health System, is committed to supporting your professional well-being so you can provide exceptional patient care. As a Charge Nurse, you embrace a leadership role that directly strengthens our mission of making communities healthier®. Your clinical expertise, decision-making skills, and steady leadership will have a meaningful impact on the patients and staff you support. More About Our Hospital Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is a 38-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital specializing in individualized, patient-centered therapy and medical care. We support recovery from: • Stroke and neurological conditions • Brain and spinal cord injury • Orthopedic trauma and post-operative rehabilitation • Medically complex or chronic conditions impacting functional independence Our modern hospital features fully equipped therapy gyms, transitional living areas, outdoor therapeutic spaces, and advanced rehabilitation technology designed to enhance mobility, strength, and independence. How You'll Contribute as a Charge Nurse A Charge Nurse in this role will: • Lead and coordinate the nursing team throughout the shift • Complete and oversee comprehensive patient assessments and care priorities • Support nursing interventions aligned with individualized rehabilitation goals • Provide safe, evidence-based care tailored to each patient's age and condition • Assist with staffing decisions, real-time problem solving, and resource allocation • Support patient and family education, discharge planning, and clinical communication • Accurately document patient progress and ensure compliance with clinical standards • Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary partners • Promote a respectful, supportive, and team-focused environment • Serve as the first point of escalation for clinical and operational concerns Connect with Our RN Recruiting Specialist Not ready to apply or have questions? Contact DK Lyons (629) 257-5693 dk.lyons@lifepointhealth.net Text-only line: (615) 985-6774 Schedule a 1:1: Meeting link available upon request Why Join Us Charge Nurses enjoy: • Competitive pay and comprehensive support for professional growth • A collaborative interdisciplinary care model • A modern, healing-centered care environment • Low nurse-to-patient ratios (goal of 5-7:1) • Opportunities for leadership development, specialty certification, and career advancement • A culture built on respect, teamwork, learning, and shared commitment to outstanding patient outcomes Equal Opportunity Employer Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, including Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran candidates. About Us 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. About the Team We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.