Charge Nurse

MERCY REHABILITATION, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

CHARGE NURSE
Job Type:  Full-time

 YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS 

Mercy Rehabilitation  is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE 

The Charge Nurse is a registered nurse who works in coordination with nursing leadership. The Charge Nurse is the first line support for staff, physicians and other related providers on clinical issues and provides assessment, prioritization and direction of activities to meet the challenging demands of the hospital units. Following the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, he or she assumes accountability for fostering the established professional practice and care delivery models through directing, coaching and mentoring the nursing staff. The Charge Nurse implement's unit specific strategies as well as colleague specific practice remediation that results in achieving specific clinical quality and patient safety outcomes. This role also collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer on clinical development (employee relations, individual behaviors, physician relationships, etc.) and is the clinical support for the department when the Chief Nursing Officer is unavailable, along with other Nursing leadership.

Completes routine audits to assure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS in order to meet compliance standards. Assists the Nurse Manager in annual evaluations by providing feedback on clinical performance. Identifies educational opportunities for the nursing staff based on clinical needs identified and verbalized by nursing staff. Educates and monitors all staff regarding accurate and complete QI documentation to capture accurate burden of care. Assists in QI education for licensed nursing staff. Acts as key player in daily stand up clinical meeting to communicate/identify patient status. Acts as a clinical resource and mentor for nurses in caring for medically complex patients in the facility.

Assists nursing staff with patient/family teaching needs. Coordinates educational resources to help

decrease readmissions to acute care hospital within 30 days of discharge.

Provides UDS documentation/orientation training for all new licensed nursing personnel.

Conducts scheduled remediation sessions for nursing staff with identified documentation deficiencies.

Participates in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI).

Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that

optimizes patient safety.

Assures and assists with nursing participation in interdisciplinary team conferences.

Assists in making nursing staff assignments, based on patient acuity and competency for staff.

Adheres to staffing matrix

Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

 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 — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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'RE LOOKING FOR:

Graduate of accredited registered nurse program with current licensure in the state, BSN preferred.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support required.

Mandatory child and adult abuse certificate required.

Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred.

Minimum of two years of experience in rehabilitative or acute care setting and/or demonstrates leadership ability.

Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate and direct activities of clinical personnel; effective oral and written communication skills, in English with additional languages preferred; proficiency in basic computer skills required

About our Health System 

Mercy Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, 36 inpatient rehabilitation hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the San Antonio community. 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

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