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Lifepoint Health Careers
Charge Nurse
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A Charge Nurse supervises and supports a nursing staff, while also treating a limited number of patients. Evaluates other nurses and acts as an educational resource for nurses. Provides guidance on administering care to new patients or those with special needs and answers questions regarding protocol. Directs admission, discharge and general flow of patients.
$70,905 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Charge Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute - Gainesville, GA Your experience matters Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Charge Nurse (RN) joining our team, you are stepping into a key leadership role that supports both clinical excellence and staff success. You will help guide care delivery, support your team, and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and outcomes. Join us on this meaningful journey where your leadership, compassion, and clinical expertise will make a remarkable difference. More about our team Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving the Gainesville community. Our 61,000-square-foot facility features private rooms, a dedicated wing for acquired brain injury and stroke patients, and a state-of-the-art therapy suite with innovative rehabilitation equipment. Our interdisciplinary team provides intensive nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to help patients recover from stroke, neurological conditions, and other complex injuries. How you'll contribute A Charge Nurse (RN) who excels in this role: Provides clinical leadership and oversight of hospital operations during assigned shifts Serves as the first line of support for nursing staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams Ensures safe, effective patient care and adherence to nursing standards and rehabilitation philosophy Coordinates patient admissions, staffing assignments, and unit workflow Performs and supports accurate patient assessments, interventions, and documentation Ensures completion and updates of interdisciplinary care plans Monitors quality indicators (QIs) and supports performance improvement initiatives Communicates and escalates clinical concerns or unusual occurrences appropriately Supports staff education, development, and regulatory compliance Assists with staffing plans, scheduling, and management of nursing resources What we're looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license and a degree from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).