Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care at Abarca Health

Creighton, Pennsylvania, United States

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$39,000 – $54,080Compensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Long Term Care, Skilled NursingIndustries

Requirements

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
High School or GED Equivalent (preferred)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to work specified hours: 5:45am-2:15pm; Every other weekend/holiday, 80hrs/2wks

Responsibilities

In training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/or Medication Aide certified
Provides assistance to residents with their activities of daily living
Performs routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff, including assisting with bathing, dressing, shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers, repositioning, toileting, serving/collecting food trays, feeding, answering call lights, maintaining clean environment, transporting patients, assisting with ambulation, and orienting/reorienting residents
Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and weight measurements; documents concise and factual information
Performs or assists with specific medical care activities per policy/procedure, including restorative exercises, collecting specimens, assessing/documenting cares, and providing feedback to nursing staff on resident status changes, pain, etc
Assists with restocking supplies and maintaining clean/safe work environment, including cleaning procedures
Participates in providing emotional, educational, and spiritual support for families
Complies with resident rights, including confidentiality/privacy; reports allegations of abuse or misappropriation
Follows policies/procedures for fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster, universal precautions, infection control, hazardous/chemical communication
Commitment to daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Vital SignsBlood PressureActivities of Daily LivingPatient BathingPatient DressingOral HygieneBed MakingPatient TransferRepositioningToileting AssistanceFeeding AssistanceAmbulation AssistanceDocumentationRestorative Exercises

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this Nursing Assistant position?

The pay range is $18.75 - $26.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience. There may also be eligibility for a $1000 sign on bonus.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

This is an on-site position at Avera Creighton Care Center with day shifts from 5:45am-2:15pm.

What are the essential qualifications or skills needed for this role?

Candidates must be able to work the specified hours, be in training to become a Nurse Assistant certified and/or Medication Aide certified, and provide assistance with residents' activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, vital signs, and documentation.

What is the team culture like at Avera?

You belong to a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, where you work where you matter.

What makes a strong candidate for this Nursing Assistant role?

Strong candidates are in training to become certified, can handle the day shift schedule including every other weekend/holiday, and have the ability to provide direct personal care, perform vital signs, document accurately, and follow safety and infection control procedures.

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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