Charge Nurse (RN) - FT Nights

Charge Nurse (RN) Rehab
Job Type: FT | Night

Your experience matters: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Charge Nurse joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

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.

How you’ll contribute 

You will help drive clinical excellence by ensuring accurate documentation, providing education and mentorship to nursing staff, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. In this role, you'll serve as a clinical resource for nurses caring for medically complex patients, deliver training and remediation as needed, and promote patient and family education to help reduce readmissions. Candidates with strong leadership skills and experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement are preferred.

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: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Experience: One year previous experience required
• Licenses: Active Arkansas  or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. 
• Education: Associate's Degree required

About our Health System 
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas is a 36-bed hospital located in Rogers, Arkansas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”