Charge Nurse-RN - Keller, United States - Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller

Description

A career at the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller, a 36-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Texas Health Resources, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in North Texas who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Keller area 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:

• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and apprenticeship programs for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture

In this job you will:

The Charge Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of the CNO and assumes responsibility for the hospital. The house supervisor in collaboration with the CNO and leadership team assists to implement, interpret and assure compliance with policies and procedures including regulatory and accreditation standards. The Charge Nurse directly supervises the nurses, is responsible for implementing hospital goals and objectives based on budget parameters. The Charge Nurse reinforces the mission and vision of the hospital in all interactions.

• The Charge Nurse assures the provision of safe and effective patient care after hours, on weekends and on holidays.
• 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.
• Promotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy.
• Manages staffing plans, nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staff.
• Ensures limited agency usage and overtime hours by managing and monitoring the nursing schedule.
• May have patient care assignment in addition to daily responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of accredited registered nurse program, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current unrestricted licensure in the state.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support required,
• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support required
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) required.
• Minimum of two years of previous nursing management required
• 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.

Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Keller 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, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

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