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

Granite Falls, 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
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Long Term CareIndustries

Requirements

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - active license in the state of practice (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 rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (48 hours/2 weeks, every third weekend, every other holiday)
  • Less than 1 year experience in Long Term Care (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Perform all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to all residents
  • Complete assessments on residents, make appropriate interventions, apply knowledge, prioritize resident care, and use the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate)
  • Comply with all pharmaceutical policies and procedures; ensure medications/treatments are given safely and accurately per physician’s orders; administer medications according to facility policy and be competent in Pyxis medication administration system
  • Participate in the care planning process; assure resident care is implemented consistently and appropriate to the age of those served; initiate and update plan of care as appropriate
  • Comply with standards of professional documentation
  • Communicate and manage the delivery of resident care; ensure quality care is provided
  • Guide staff in meeting residents' needs and practicing routines based on residents’ needs
  • Participate in physician rounds; communicate changes in resident condition to physician using SBAR tool; process and transcribe physician’s orders and implement according to facility policy
  • Seek educational opportunities, share knowledge with others, and assist with orientation of new staff
  • Investigate incidents, patient/family complaints, and make immediate report to VP of Resident Care or Administrator on-call; facilitate conflict management while respecting diversity
  • Commit to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
  • Uphold Avera’s CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement) with enthusiasm and sincerity
  • Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

LPNNursing AssessmentMedication AdministrationPyxisCare PlanningNursing ProcessResident CareProfessional Documentation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this LPN position?

The pay range is $24.00 - $33.25, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a remote or on-site position, and where is it located?

This is an on-site position at Avera Granite Falls Health Care Center with a rotating schedule of days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays.

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

Candidates must be a licensed practical nurse able to perform assessments, administer medications using Pyxis, participate in care planning, communicate effectively with SBAR, and comply with documentation standards.

What is the work environment and culture like at Avera?

It's a positive work environment as part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, focused on job satisfaction, excellent care, and moving health forward.

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, effective communication skills using SBAR, and the ability to work rotating shifts including every third weekend and every other holiday.

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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