Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) | ENT at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, 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

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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an 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
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, coordinating workflow with other team members

Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to patients and families under the direction of the provider (LPN) or independently (RN)
Performs general nursing care to patients
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
Coordinates patient care activities for the clinic
Prepares equipment and assists provider during procedures, treatments, examinations, and testing
Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reactions to drugs and treatments to provider
Oversees appointment scheduling and ensures preferences are given to patients in emergency situations; maintains timely flow of patients
Greets patients and prepares them for physical examination; screens patients including obtaining health history, taking vitals, and conducting nursing assessment; documents in patient chart
Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests
Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner with appropriate input from the physician
Educates patients and families about diagnostic process, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness
Suggests solutions to patient care crisis problems and complaints
Maintains exam rooms with necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness; prepares list of medical supplies needed
Assures appropriate labeling of pathology specimens according to lab protocol; performs quality control and maintains records on all lab testing
Communicates with physicians and other healthcare team members to provide excellent patient care

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Nursing CareMedication AdministrationVital SignsPatient AssessmentHealth HistoryAppointment SchedulingPatient ChartingENT Procedures Assistance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this nursing position?

The pay range is $22.00 - $40.75, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

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

This is an on-site position located at Avera Medical Group Ear Nose Throat-Sioux Falls.

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 company culture like at Avera?

Avera emphasizes being part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for patients, where you work where you matter.

Are there any bonuses or repayment programs available?

The position may be eligible for a $3000 sign-on bonus, and RNs may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program providing up to $10,000 in extra payments.

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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