Charge Nurse - St. Louis Rehab Hospital
Company: Mercy
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: March 12, 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 Location:
Chesterfield Missouri (St. Louis Area) Part-Time and Full-Time
Night Opportunities 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 - Ability to
maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis
situations. - Ability to direct activities of clinical personnel. -
May need to take a partial or full assignment based on staffing
matrix. 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. - Ability to maintain control and respond calmly
and positively during crisis situations. - 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.
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