Full-time LPN (Nights)
Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Bonus Program, Competitive Pay
Position Purpose:
The primary purpose of the job position of floor nurse is to provide direct nursing care to the elders, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by Certified Nurse Aides and Certified Medication Aides. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Delegation of Authority
Any and all Floor Nurses are delegated the administrative authority and accountability necessary for carrying out any and all assigned duties which are consistent with the scope of practice including in the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Kansas Board of Nursing.
Supervision:
The Floor Nurse is under the direct supervision of the facility’s Director of Nursing and/or the Adminstrator as delegated by the Director of Nursing.
Qualifications and Position Requirements:

The desired minimum requirements necessary to effectively perform position responsibilities include a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, elders, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Other Training, Skills and Experience Recommendations:

Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, dementia training
On-the-job training and on-going education will be provided
Essential Functions (with or without reasonable accommodations):
The duties and responsibilities included under the essential functions listing have been determined by management to be essential to the successful performance of this position.  However, this listing may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required.  The omission or exclusion of duties and responsibilities from this description does not infer that the designated employee will not be required to perform additional job-specific duties if the work is similar, related or becomes an essential function of this position.

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility
Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts’ services, programs, and activities
Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required
Ensure that all assigned nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions
Periodically review the elder’s written discharge plan and participate in the updating of the resident’s written discharge plan as required
Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the elder’s discharge plan as necessary

Admit, transfer, and discharge elders as required per policies and procedures
Sign and date all entries made in the elder’s medical record
Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate for your shift
Notify the Director of Nursing of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted in your shift

Review medication dispensing cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies
Notify the attending physician of automatic stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered

Participate in employee performance evaluations, determining your shift’s staffing requirements, and making recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning employee dismissals, transfers, etc.
Review and evaluate your department’s work force and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing
Develop work assignments and/or assist in completing and performing such assignments
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with our established procedures
Administer professional services such as; catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, glucometers, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc.
Take and record vital signs, blood pressures, etc., as necessary
Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing
Implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to your shift, its policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties
Ensure that established departmental policies and procedures, including dress codes, are followed by your assigned nursing personnel
Ensure that your assigned work areas (i.e., nurse’s stations, medicine preparation rooms, etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
Provide data to the Quality Assurance & Assessment committee as requested 
Physical Requirements:
The employee must be able:

To move intermittently throughout the work day
Speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with elders, family members, personnel and support agencies
Able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility
Sits, stand, bend, stoop lifts & moves for extended periods of time
Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors
Work Environment:

Employee must be organized and detail-oriented 
Employee may be requested to perform other duties or tasks that are not listed, but are within the competence and training of the individual.
Confidentiality of Information:

The employee in this position may not disclose any record (via any media format, known or unknown
May not disclose any elder or facility information, any system log-in codes or password assigned or permit any unauthorized access to elder/resident or facility information without express written consent of the facility management
About Us:
Enterprise Estate Nursing Center is a community owned, non-profit nursing facility committed to providing personalized service with the highest standard of care since 1975. The resident rooms at Enterprise Estates offer a full range of service while our goal is to always serve our senior community with dignity and respect. Residents enjoy a safe, caring, homelike setting in a clean and inspiring environment.

Certified Medication Aide
Full-time CMA (Days)
Shift: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Bonus Program, Competitive Pay
Position Purpose:
Certified Medication Aides (CMAs)are health-care professionals who are responsible for providing basic care to residents to maintain or regain physical, mental, and emotional well-being through quality of care and quality of life tasks including but not limited to dispensing medications per State standards and practice guidelines.  
Certified Medication Aides work in collaboration with registered nurses.  Certified Medication Aides are expected to perform basic CNA duties as needed.
The primary purpose of the job position of a Certified Medication Aide is to dispense resident medications as ordered by the physician following standard of practice for medication administration.
Delegation of Authority
Any and all Certified Medication Aide responsibilities are delegated by the administrative authority of the neighborhood charge nurse and/or Director of Nursing and accountability necessary for carrying out any and all assigned duties are consistent with the scope of practice including in the Nurse Practice Act of the State of State Board of Nursing and Health Occupations Credentialing Division of the State Department of Health.
Supervision:
The Certified Medication Aide is under the direct supervision of the neighborhood Primary Care Nurse and the facility Director of Nursing and/or the Assistant Director of Nursing as delegated by the Director of Nursing.
Qualifications and Position Requirements:

The desired minimum requirements necessary to effectively perform position responsibilities include a certificate as a Nurse Aide from an accredited educational provider; a certificate as a Medication Aide from an accredited educational provider; excellent leadership skills or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience, and respect for the principles of resident rights, confidentiality, EEO and ADA
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide and Certified Medication Aide in this state
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, co-workers and other facility personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
Must have knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Must be willing to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing assistant practices
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
 
Other Training, Skills and Experience Recommendations:

Computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, dementia training
On-the-job training and on-going education will be provided
 
Essential Functions (with or without reasonable accommodations):

Dispense resident medications as ordered by a physician licensed to practice in this state, following the 5-rights of medication administration including:
Right resident
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time

Track all prescription and non-prescription drugs to be administered, keeping complete and accurate records of dosage, time and amounts
Ensure residents take ordered, administered medications
Follow all facility standards and regulations to ensure the safety of residents and staff
A Certified Medication Aide may NOT administer any medication that requires assessment until a licensed nurse has performed the appropriate assessment components
Supervise and observe residents as medications and cares are provided
Take and document vital signs
Follow safe handling procedures related to storage of medications and biologicals including appropriate refrigerated medications and ensure narcotics and other scheduled medications in safe storage to prevent drug diversion or resident accessibility
Interacts well with interdisciplinary team and implements individual programs as developed
Maintains equipment and supplies for treatment
Maintains consistent resident care schedule and is efficient in use of time
Identifies potential problems/issues and reports to supervisor in a timely manner
Maintains a professional attitude and appearance
Is supportive of facility goals and objectives
Physical Requirements and Emotional Requirements:
The employee must be able:

To move intermittently throughout the work day
Speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Able to cope with mental and emotional stress of position
Able to see & hear or use accommodative prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of the position can be fully met
Function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and ability to work effectively with elders, family members, personnel and support agencies
Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
Sits, stand, bend, stoop lifts & moves for extended periods of time
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment
Subject to frequent interruptions
Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
Work Environment:

The primary work environment is throughout the facility and at times the work is stressful
The employee may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases and air contaminants
The employee may be subject to work call-back during times of facility emergency or disaster preparedness functions
Employee must be organized and detail-oriented
Employee may be requested to perform other duties or tasks that are not listed but are within the competence and training of the individual
Summary of Occupational Exposures:
Bloodborne Pathogens:
Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as: Category III (Task/activity does not entail predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood.)
Specific Task Exposure:

General Resident Care: Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions other body fluids-cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial
Handling soiled linens and clothing: Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, other body fluids-cerebrospinal, synovial, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial
Cleaning elder rooms and common areas-Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions
Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information
Benefits:
Health and vision care
About Us:
Enterprise Estate Nursing Center is a community owned, non-profit nursing facility committed to providing personalized service with the highest standard of care since 1975. The resident rooms at Enterprise Estates offer a full range of service while our goal is to always serve our senior community with dignity and respect. Residents enjoy a safe, caring, homelike setting in a clean and inspiring environment.