Charge Nurse, Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation

Charge Nurse (RN),

Rehabilitation Job Type:

Full-Time Mon, Tues, Wed 6p-6a or Tues, Wed, Thurs 6p-6a We are University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro We believe in: Championing Patient Care Doing the Right Thing Embracing Individuality Acting with Kindness Making a Difference Together We strive to Make Communities Healthier. We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work. UofL Health - Frazier Rehabilitation - Brownsboro is a state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury. We strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program. And much more... Position Summary 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. Required Skills Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of equipment utilized in evaluation and treatment. Must be able to determine appropriate patient procedures and evaluate results. Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (i.e., Code Blue). Appropriate telephone communication skills

Education:

Associate's degree required Bachelor's degree preferred

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CRRN preferred

Licenses:

Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky. EEOC Statement "University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. University of Louisville Health Frazier Rehab Hospital-Brownsboro is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."