Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Clinic at Abarca Health

Marshall, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - active license in the state of practice from the Board of Nursing (Upon Hire)
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)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Perform general nursing care to patients
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
Coordinate patient care activities for the clinic
Prepare equipment and assist provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing
Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider
Oversee appointment scheduling and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations; maintain timely flow of patients
Greet patients and prepare them for physical examination; screen patients including obtaining health history and taking vitals; document in patient chart
Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests
Respond to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician
Educate patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness
Suggest solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints
Maintain exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensure cleanliness; prepare list of medical supplies needed
Assure appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol; perform quality control and maintain records on all lab testing

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Medication AdministrationPatient CareVital SignsHealth HistoryPatient DocumentationPatient EducationAppointment SchedulingProcedure AssistanceSample CollectionTriage

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this LPN position?

The pay range is $22.00 - $31.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a full-time or part-time role, and what is the work schedule like?

This is a part-time PRN (as needed) position with work shifts as needed.

What are the essential qualifications for this LPN role?

Candidates must be able to work the specified hours, have visual acuity adequate for duties, and communicate effectively, with reasonable accommodations possible for disabilities.

What is the work environment like at Avera?

It's a positive work environment as part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, focused on moving health forward, delivering excellent care, and practicing the mission daily.

What locations will the casual LPN cover?

The role involves helping with provider coverage at both Access Health and Bruce Street locations, in all clinic areas.

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

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HealthcareIndustries

501-1,000Employees