Flex Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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$21,840 – $43,680Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - active license in the state of practice upon hire
3 years LPN experience required
Must work 72 hours in a 6-week schedule (equates to 624 hours annually, not to exceed 1248 hours in a 12-month period)
Must work 6 weekend shifts per year
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Practices nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or other authorized health care provider
Collects data and conducts a focused nursing assessment of the patient's health status
Participates with other health care providers in the development and modification of the patient-centered health care plan
Implements nursing interventions within a patient-centered health care plan
Assists in the evaluation of responses to interventions
Provides for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly
Advocates for the best interest of the patient
Communicates and collaborates with patients and members of the health care team
Assists with health counseling and teaching
Delegates and assigns nursing interventions to implement the plan of care
Performs a focused nursing assessment including gathering and recording assessment data, observing, monitoring, and reporting signs, symptoms, and changes in a patient's condition in an ongoing manner to the RN or supervising health care provider
Is accountable for all patients assigned in accordance with established policies and procedures and within the scope of practice
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department
Maintain confidentiality

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LPNNursing AssessmentPatient MonitoringNursing InterventionsPatient AdvocacyHealth CounselingTeam CollaborationCare Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for this Flex LPN position?

The position offers a flat rate of $35.00 per hour.

What are the scheduling requirements for this role?

Must work 72 hours in a 6 week schedule (equates to 624 hours annually, not to exceed 1248 hours in a 12 month period) and 6 weekend shifts per year.

What experience and qualifications are required for this LPN position?

Requires 3 years of LPN experience and an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.

What is the work environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, where you matter and work aligns with Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles.

What makes a strong candidate for this Flex LPN role?

Candidates with 3 years of LPN experience, an active state license, and the ability to perform essential functions like focused assessments, patient care under supervision, and collaboration with healthcare teams stand out.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO

Parental leave

Work flexibility

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.

Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.

Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.

The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.

Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.

Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.

Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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