CHARGE NURSE-7p-7a Medical Unit
Texas NeuroRehab Center, Austin, TX, United States
Charge Nurse – LTAC Unit
Texas NeuroRehab Center is seeking a licensed registered nurse to serve as Charge Nurse for its LTAC unit. The role involves both clinical and administrative duties, supporting the Director of Nursing in providing high‑quality patient care.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Nursing with administrative and clinical responsibility for nursing services on the LTAC unit.
Supervise and provide direct patient care, nursing management, assessment, and crisis management.
Provide leadership and effective role modeling for unit staff.
Ensure environmental safety and effective crisis management for the patient population.
Make patient and task assignments to nursing staff and monitor the performance of duties.
Oversee new employee orientation to the unit for PRN, float, and agency staff.
Provide training and education to staff, patients, and families.
Document and oversee nursing documentation of patient care.
Ensure administrative data (admissions, discharges, shift census reports, patient transportation) is accurate and complete.
Supervise all staff assigned to the shift.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Tuition assistance
Retention bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of rehabilitation, medical/surgical, and brain‑injury nursing.
Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions.
Knowledge of milieu management.
Ability to administer medication accurately and monitor side effects.
Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical‑record documentation.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of management principles.
Ability to evaluate other staff using the criteria in their job description.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Current Driver’s License or state‑issued ID.
Current Texas Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
CRRN or RN, C preferred.
Experience
One year of inpatient rehabilitation, medical‑surgical, or brain‑injury experience preferred.
One year of progressive experience in management and/or supervision.
Experience evaluating staff against job‑description criteria preferred.
Physical/General Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills and handle running patients.
Ability to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilets, and vehicles.
Verbal skills to deescalate crisis situations.
Ability to physically restrain patients per policy.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Excellent written communication, legibility, and grammar for patient charting.
Computer proficiency.
Adequate hearing, vision, and emotional stability for job functions.
Effective use of the phone for extended periods.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Texas NeuroRehab Center is seeking a licensed registered nurse to serve as Charge Nurse for its LTAC unit. The role involves both clinical and administrative duties, supporting the Director of Nursing in providing high‑quality patient care.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Nursing with administrative and clinical responsibility for nursing services on the LTAC unit.
Supervise and provide direct patient care, nursing management, assessment, and crisis management.
Provide leadership and effective role modeling for unit staff.
Ensure environmental safety and effective crisis management for the patient population.
Make patient and task assignments to nursing staff and monitor the performance of duties.
Oversee new employee orientation to the unit for PRN, float, and agency staff.
Provide training and education to staff, patients, and families.
Document and oversee nursing documentation of patient care.
Ensure administrative data (admissions, discharges, shift census reports, patient transportation) is accurate and complete.
Supervise all staff assigned to the shift.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi student loan refinancing program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
Tuition assistance
Retention bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of rehabilitation, medical/surgical, and brain‑injury nursing.
Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, and interventions.
Knowledge of milieu management.
Ability to administer medication accurately and monitor side effects.
Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties.
Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical‑record documentation.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of management principles.
Ability to evaluate other staff using the criteria in their job description.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Current Driver’s License or state‑issued ID.
Current Texas Registered Nurse license.
Current CPR certification.
CRRN or RN, C preferred.
Experience
One year of inpatient rehabilitation, medical‑surgical, or brain‑injury experience preferred.
One year of progressive experience in management and/or supervision.
Experience evaluating staff against job‑description criteria preferred.
Physical/General Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, and lower 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to push patients in wheelchairs up and down hills and handle running patients.
Ability to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilets, and vehicles.
Verbal skills to deescalate crisis situations.
Ability to physically restrain patients per policy.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
Excellent written communication, legibility, and grammar for patient charting.
Computer proficiency.
Adequate hearing, vision, and emotional stability for job functions.
Effective use of the phone for extended periods.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and openly support the recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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