The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2024-2025 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row. RHI provides high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. We offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients 15 years of age and older. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.
SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF JOB
The Clinical Charge Nurse is a registered nurse with a keen interest in Rehabilitation Nursing who holds a CRRN specialty and has a history of demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership. The Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for managing all aspects of the care of patients on their assigned unit for their shift. The Clinical Charge Nurse is responsible for assisting and supporting the Nurse Manager and Program Director in coordinating, evaluating and improving care to patients on their assigned unit age 15 and older. Candidates who are interested in the position but lack the CRRN certification will be considered for the position providing that they sit for the examination at the first possible opportunity following their being chosen for the position.
Understands and exhibits the principals of service excellence, leads by example, and mentors' others in the performance of their assigned duties. Additionally, understands that every employee is responsible for exhibiting exceptional customer service by answering call lights on the nursing unit and if not able to assist personally, will inform the appropriate employee regarding the patient's need. Understands the role of employee's individual position regarding HIPAA requirements and level of access to Protected Health Information as defined in HIPAA hospital-wide policies. Understands that it is the responsibility of every RHI staff member to provide patient safety as a priority response according to RHI evidence-based practices. Encourages patients to be actively involved in their own care as patient safety strategy.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates expertise in complex clinical nursing skills with the rehabilitation population served. Plans for the delivery of patient care for population served aged 15 and older, through job descriptions, individual capabilities of team members, and nursing care required by patients.
• Participates in the evaluation of unit-based activities, holding staff accountable for rounding, bedside hand off, use of white boards and timely response to call lights. Leads by example mentoring fellow staff members, making safe and equitable staff assignments and recognizing and responding appropriately to changes in a patient's condition. Conducts rounds to assess patients' response in relation to established nursing care goals.
• Participation in house wide/departmental committees or task forces as assigned to ensure quality outcomes for patients and to improve organizational performance. Participates in or conducts research activities and evidenced based nursing practice related to the patient population served.
• Mentors staff, including new orientees and is a demonstrated role model for staff. Demonstrates ability to recognize and define problems. Uses resources and techniques in developing solutions, coordinating activities necessary in maintaining safe and functional environment. Promotes the utilization of the Nursing Process and collaborates with Nurse Manager and Program Director in the development of unit goals.
• Maintains a cooperative and professional relationship among all members of the health care and program model teams by communicating information clearly, responding to requests openly, building rapport and actively participating in team problem solving methods. Assists or conducts patient care conferences which are documented.
• Employee is focused on providing customer satisfaction (including, but not limited to, patients, co-workers, visitors, vendors and physicians) as a primary goal/outcome of all interactions; places customer first in the performance of job duties and responds to needs in a timely manner as evidenced by the absence of legitimate customer complaints.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement/ program evaluation activities and observes measures to ensure that hospital, Joint Commission, CARF, and other quality standards are met.
• Uses appropriate technique in performing duties to avoid or minimize accidents and injury related to unsafe practice. Proactively seeks information and resources, including the Environment of Care Manual, to aid in safe performance of duties to contribute to the RHI culture of safety.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires the ability to assess the operational needs of the area to effectively assign the patient care staff to meet patient care needs. The incumbent is expected to make independent decisions based on guidelines established by area nursing management. The position also requires knowledge of the qualifications, duties and responsibilities of a professional nurse as acquired during clinical nursing experience at an approved School of Nursing. The incumbent must have knowledge of the duties, limitations and responsibilities of non-professional personnel assigned to patient care area and an ability to assess the patients' needs (acute care, rehab, age dependent) in order to plan, direct and coordinate nursing patient care areas. This position also requires an ability to instruct other personnel, an ability to instruct the patient and family concerning patient care and health practices, an ability to keep current on changes in nursing and medical practices, etc., an awareness and understanding of legal implications of all patient care activities and of employee relationships and activities, and familiarity with community resources available to patients and families.
EXPERIENCE
This position requires experience gained through an approved School of Nursing. A minimum of three years of experience as a Registered Nurse or in a related position is highly desired. Progressively responsible positions are a plus.
SPECIAL TRAINING, LICENSURE, CREDENTIALING

• ACLS preferred
• Current licensure by the Indiana State Board of Nursing Licensure and Registration. CRRN required or obtained within 12 months of starting position. Must receive CPR training in accordance with American Heart Association Standards resulting in receipt of course completion card upon hire and maintain current thereafter.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Certification in Rehabilitation Registered Nursing is required at the first possible opportunity that the RN meets the criteria to take the examination.

EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN is preferred. The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.