About this opportunity
Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute lists this Charge Nurse opportunity in gainesville, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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). Additional requirements include:
Current RN licensure in the state of Georgia
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
ACLS preferred
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in rehabilitation or acute care setting
Demonstrated leadership ability and strong clinical judgment
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Basic computer proficiency required
Schedule
3x12, Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), rotating weekends
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off
Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match
Employee Well-being: Wellness programs including gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discounts
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and leadership advancement opportunities
Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact DK Lyons by emailing or calling .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Who can apply
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