Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Long Term CareIndustries

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - active license in the state of practice from 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
Ability to work night shifts (e.g., 6:00pm-6:30am; 10:00pm-6:30am), every other weekend/holiday, occasional call, 80 hours/2 weeks
Preferred: Less than 1 year experience in Long Term Care
Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Perform all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to residents
Complete assessments on residents, make appropriate interventions, apply knowledge, prioritize resident care, and use the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate)
Comply with pharmaceutical policies and procedures; administer medications/treatments safely and accurately per physician’s orders and facility policy; competent in Pyxis medication administration system
Participate in the care planning process; initiate and update plan of care; ensure resident care is implemented consistently and appropriate to age
Comply with standards of professional documentation
Communicate and manage delivery of resident care; ensure quality care is provided
Guide staff in meeting resident needs and practicing routines based on residents’ needs
Participate in physician rounds; communicate changes in resident condition using SBAR tool; process and transcribe physician’s orders per facility policy
Seek educational opportunities, share knowledge, and assist with orientation of new staff
Investigate incidents and patient/family complaints; report immediately to VP of Resident Care or Administrator on-call; facilitate conflict management respecting diversity

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LPNNursing AssessmentMedication AdministrationPyxisSBARCare PlanningNursing DocumentationPatient InterventionsPhysician Orders

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this LPN position?

The pay range is $26.50 - $38.25, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience. There may also be eligibility for up to $7,500 sign-on bonus and $1,500 relocation bonus.

Is this LPN role remote or onsite, and what are the shift details?

This is an onsite full-time night shift position at Avera Mary House, with schedules like 6:00pm-6:30am or 10:00pm-6:30am, every other weekend/holiday, occasional call, and 80 hours every 2 weeks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for this LPN role?

Candidates need to be a licensed practical nurse able to perform assessments, interventions, medication administration (including Pyxis system), care planning, professional documentation, and effective communication using tools like SBAR.

What is the team environment like at Avera?

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, working where you matter.

What makes a strong candidate for this LPN position?

Strong candidates have LPN licensure, experience in long-term care, competency in medication administration like Pyxis, ability to prioritize resident care, communicate effectively with SBAR, and assist with staff orientation.

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