Charge Nurse - St. Louis Rehab Hospital
Company: Mercy
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Find your calling at Mercy! Overview The Charge Registered Nurse
utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice
will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in
accordance with standards of nursing practice. Position Details:
Charge Nurse (RN) Mercy St. Louis Rehab Hospital Position Summary
The Charge Nurse (RN) provides clinical leadership and professional
nursing care for assigned patients in a rehabilitation setting.
This role is responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, care
planning, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of care
while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and high?quality
outcomes for adult and geriatric patients. Why Mercy St. Louis
Rehab Hospital Mercy St. Louis Rehab Hospital is a leader in
comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, delivering compassionate,
high?quality care to patients recovering from illness, injury, or
surgery. As part of the Mercy health system, we foster a
mission?driven culture focused on dignity, teamwork, and
whole?person healing. Our hospital is recognized nationally and
regionally for excellence in rehabilitation outcomes, patient
safety, and patient satisfaction. Nurses at Mercy practice in a
collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where they are valued
as clinical leaders and vital members of the care team. Mercy’s
commitment to innovation, quality, and workplace excellence makes
this an exceptional place to grow your nursing career. Key
Responsibilities Patient Assessment - Performs timely, systematic
assessments, including admission and shift assessments. -
Coordinates admission activities when serving as charge. - Utilizes
licensed and unlicensed staff appropriately in data collection. -
Incorporates patient and family input and documents accurately in
the electronic health record. - Assesses and documents patient and
family educational needs. Care Planning - Develops and updates
individualized, outcome?focused care plans. - Oversees care
planning for patients managed by LPNs. - Ensures plans align with
the medical plan of care and include measurable goals. -
Prioritizes care based on patient acuity and collaborates with the
interdisciplinary team. - Applies adult and geriatric care
principles, including age?related considerations. Care
Implementation - Provides safe, evidence?based nursing care per
hospital policies. - Performs and assists with clinical procedures.
- Delegates tasks appropriately according to scope of practice and
demonstrated competencies. - Delivers culturally sensitive,
age?appropriate care addressing physical and psychosocial needs.
Evaluation of Care - Evaluates patient responses, progress toward
goals, and effectiveness of education. - Adjusts care plans as
needed. - Assesses discharge readiness and ongoing care needs.
Communication & Documentation - Fosters a positive, collaborative
care environment. - Maintains confidentiality and clear, timely
communication. - Documents care accurately and in compliance with
organizational policies. - Notifies physicians promptly of
significant changes in patient condition. Qualifications Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate Degree,
Diploma, or BSN). Licensure - Current, unrestricted RN license in
the state of hire and/or compact license as applicable. - Must meet
all State Board of Nursing requirements. Certifications - Required:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association
(or obtained within 30 days of hire) Physical Requirements -
Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the
shift. - Ability to bend, grip, reach, kneel, twist, and squat to
perform essential job functions. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy
offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision
coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement
plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period. Join a
caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy,
you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation,
technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. By
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