Charge Nurse

Your Experience Matters - Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital

At Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, your passion for care is valued, supported, and empowered. As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) team, you are an essential part of a collaborative mission to restore independence and improve lives. Backed by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, our 59-bed inpatient hospital provides an advanced, patient-centered environment where your contributions make a lasting impact.

Our team works together to treat individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, amputations, and complex medical conditions. With a focus on dignity, compassion, and innovation, we help our patients achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.

Department / Unit Summary

You will work within a modern inpatient rehabilitation environment, supported by strong leadership and a collaborative interdisciplinary care model. Our nurse-to-patient ratios promote individualized attention and patient safety. We offer a culture of mutual respect, ongoing education, and shared dedication to outcomes that matter. From physical spaces designed for comfort and recovery to advanced therapy technology and amenities like private rooms and transitional apartments, everything is built to enhance patient success-and your ability to deliver excellent care.

Responsibilities

The Charge Nurse is responsible for leading and supporting nursing staff in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant patient care. This role includes clinical mentorship, documentation oversight, and coordination of staff assignments based on patient needs.

Essential Functions

* Complete routine audits to ensure accurate and timely documentation in Cerner and UDS for compliance.

* Identify and address educational needs among nursing staff based on clinical practice and feedback.

* Educate and monitor staff on proper QI documentation to reflect accurate burden of care.

* Serve as a clinical mentor and resource for nursing staff caring for medically complex patients.

* Support patient and family education and coordinate resources to reduce hospital readmissions.

* Provide UDS documentation/orientation training for newly hired licensed nurses.

* Conduct remediation sessions for nurses with documentation deficiencies.

* Participate actively in Continuous Quality and Performance Improvement (CQPI) efforts.

* Ensure the nursing team delivers care that maximizes patient safety and meets all care standards.

* Assist with nursing staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

* Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program; BSN preferred.

* Minimum of two years in a rehabilitative or acute care setting, with demonstrated leadership ability.

* Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.

* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required;
Child and Adult Abuse Certification required; CRRN preferred.

Why Choose Lancaster Rehab?

* Leading-edge care:
Access to advanced rehab technologies including robotic-assisted therapy and adaptive equipment

* Recognized excellence:
Joint Commission-certified in stroke and brain injury care, CARF-accredited, and ranked in the top 9% of rehabilitation hospitals nationally

* Purpose-driven culture:
Be part of a patient-focused, team-oriented environment that prioritizes safety, respect, and outcomes

* Workplace benefits:
Enjoy a modern facility with private rooms, outdoor courtyards, therapy dogs, and transitional living spaces

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.