LTC: Charge Nurse
Company: Saunders Medical Center
Location: Wahoo
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Location: Wahoo, NE SMC is
currently looking for a DAY or EVENING shift RN's and LPN's to join
our team! Full-time Shifts available. SUMMARY Provide professional
nursing care to residents as ordered by the Medical Staff and as
outlined by the policies and procedures of Health Services. Assist
in maintaining continuity of nursing care given to the patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and meet residents'
immediate needs. Keep accurate and complete records. Observe,
record, and report to physician or immediate supervisor any
significant change in the patient's condition associated with
drugs, treatments or any other disease process. Acquire knowledge
of each background and history. Assist in planning and
documentation of the total care for each patient. Assist in
directing, supervising, assigning, orientating, and teaching, of
assigned personnel. Use all opportunities for teaching both
patients and their families. Be aware of community resources that
are available for the patient's continued nursing care after
his/her dismissal. Assist in arranging resources for those that
need them. Interpret LTC policies for the patient, his/her family,
and the community. Administer medications, treatments, oxygen
therapy and aerosols as outlined in the procedure manual and as
indicated by doctor's orders. Attend annual in-service on these
issues. Assist with ordering, receiving and handling supplies as
needed. Assist with narcotic count at end of each shift and assure
accuracy before allowing the staff to leave. Assist with Quality
Performance Improvement as assigned. Provide direction and
monitoring of medication administration by medication aide
following the prevailing practice standards of the profession. The
charge nurse will be responsible for observing and taking
appropriate action regarding side effects, desired effects,
intervention, and contraindication associated with the medication.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise MA's and nurse aides in the provision of
resident care. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Graduate of an
accredited associate degree of nursing, diploma, or Bachelor of
Science Degree in nursing program. One or more years of LTC
experience preferred, but not required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS Current Nebraska RN/LPN license. Become a Nurse near
Lincoln, Omaha, and Fremont. We are located just 30 minutes away in
Wahoo! hc114782
Keywords: Saunders Medical Center, Omaha , LTC: Charge Nurse, Healthcare , Wahoo, Nebraska
