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

Yankton, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Long Term CareIndustries

Requirements

  • Active LPN license in the state of practice (for LPN); RN license implied for RN role
  • Ability to work night shift (6pm-6:30am), every 3rd weekend/holiday, 72hrs/2wks
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Maintains competence in nursing capabilities outlined by leadership

Responsibilities

  • Delivers nursing care by developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends to understand residents' conditions, medications, and self-care skills; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives
  • Provides resident care by reviewing physician prescriptions; communicating the nursing care plan and all pertinent information to other members of the health care team; coordinating with other healthcare providers; providing physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to residents, families, and friends; conferring with physicians
  • Develops nursing care plans by obtaining medical histories; examining residents; documenting residents' physical condition, psychological status, and influencing social factors; conferring with family and friends; developing a nursing diagnosis; establishing nursing care objectives; defining nursing interventions, schedules, and timetables
  • Teaches healthcare requirements by establishing resident care goals; instructing resident, family, and friends to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions; providing information and resources
  • Evaluates resident's care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against resident care standards; reviewing resident's records; noting changing conditions and needs; re-evaluating care objectives; modifying nursing care plan
  • Maintains safe, secure, and healthy resident care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns
  • Keeps resident care equipment operating by following operating instructions and established procedures; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
  • Keeps resident care supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items
  • Coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers to and from the facility
  • Directs, plans, and coordinates workflow of nursing assistants and other nursing personnel

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RNLPNNursing DiagnosisNursing Care PlansPatient CareResident AssessmentMedication ReviewTeam CoordinationLong Term CareNight Shift

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this nursing position?

The overall pay range is $24.00 - $48.00 per hour, dependent upon experience. LPN pay scale is $24.00 - 28.63 - 33.25, and RN pay scale is $32.00 - 40.00 - 48.00.

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

This is an on-site position at Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center.

What are the key requirements for LPN applicants?

Applicants must have an active LPN license in the state of practice.

What shift and schedule does this job involve?

This is a full-time night shift from 6pm-6:30am, with every 3rd weekend/holiday and 72 hours every 2 weeks. It may be eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus.

What benefits are offered for this role?

The position may be eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus and Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, providing up to $10,000 in extra payments of $167 monthly.

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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