Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Estherville Clinic at Abarca Health

Estherville, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing - An active license in the state of practice required upon hire (or Registered Nurse (RN) with active license in the state of practice 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
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to patients and families under the direction of the provider
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure excellent patient care
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, taking vitals, and conducting nursing assessment; 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

Nursing CareMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentVital SignsHealth HistoryPatient EducationAppointment SchedulingEHR DocumentationPatient Screening

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this nursing position?

The overall pay range is $22.00 - $40.75, with RNs earning $27.25-$40.75 and LPNs earning $22.00-$31.00, depending on experience.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position at the Avera Medical Group Estherville clinic.

What qualifications are required for the LPN role?

An active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Board of Nursing in the state of practice is required upon hire.

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, working where you matter.

What makes a strong candidate for this nursing role?

Candidates should have an active RN or LPN license, the ability to perform essential nursing functions like administering medications, patient assessments, and coordinating care, plus effective communication skills and visual acuity.

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

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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