Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly between Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health. A career here is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in Nashville, providing high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services designed to help patients with acute physical limitations as they progress toward independent living. You have specialized skills and our patients need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!
Our benefits:
Expansive benefit packageTuition assistance/reimbursementSupportive leadership and cultureWhat you will do in this role:
Ensures the nursing department staff performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errorsAssists with development of the budget for the nursing department in collaboration with the CEO and Controller. Manages costs associated with personnel, equipment and suppliesResponsible for staffing plans, management of nursing hours per patient day, and quality of work of nursing staffPromotes rehabilitation nursing philosophy and practice; encourages staff development, including acquisition of CRRN for qualified registered nursesAssists to review and evaluate risk and quality indicators, patient satisfaction results, and outcomes in order to continually improve performance and outcomes; communicates this information to the nursing departmentPerforms management activities including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and performance evaluations of staff in the nursing departmentAssures occurrence of appropriate documentation, including documentation of medical necessity, by staff in medical records; monitors completion and revisions to the Interdisciplinary Care PlanOther duties as assignedQualificationsMasters degree preferred and/or BSN with plan to complete a master’s degree program in healthcare administration, business administration, or clinical specialty Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensureCurrent CRRN or obtained within 2 years preferredMinimum of five years’ experience in healthcare administration/management with a minimum of two years’ experience at a senior nursing management levelMinimum of five years’ experience in hospital management in an inpatient, acute care environmentExcellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.