Charge Nurse (RN) - Now Hiring

Description

$15,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and University Hospitals, is more than a job. It s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Beachwood area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Beachwood need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Our Benefits:

$15,000 Commitment Incentive Bonus
Competitive pay rates
Various shift availabilities
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Low nurse-to-patient ratios
Expansive benefit package - PTO, 401k + Match, Insurance
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Targeted approach to career development
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
Superior quality patient outcomes
Supportive leadership and culture
State-of-the-art equipment

What you will do in this role:

• The charge nurse assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays or when CNO/NM/Interim is not in building


• Responsibilities include assessment of all departments in order to assure continuity of care and report pertinent information to management and administration


• The charge nurse is responsible for effectively communicating unusual occurrences or complaints for follow up and intervenes immediately when needed


• Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors


• Ensures occurrence of appropriate documentation, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff in medical records; monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan


• Assists to review and evaluate risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction results, and outcomes in order to continually improve performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing department


• Assures education and training is provided to nursing staff on Quality Indicators (QIs) assures timely and accurate QI assessments and scoring are performed


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited registered nurse program with current licensure in the state. Bachelor s degree preferred


• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support 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.


• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills

University Hospitals Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intensive rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke and Brain Specialty Programs.