RN - LTC at Abarca Health

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 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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Healthcare, Long Term CareIndustries

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - active license in the state of practice required upon hire
1 year experience in Long Term Care preferred
Ability to work rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (6:00am-6:30pm/6:00pm-6:30am; 72hrs/2wks)
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Responsibilities

Performs all licensed practical nursing functions and services as directed by the Registered Nurse to all residents
Completes assessments on residents, makes appropriate interventions, applies knowledge, prioritizes resident care, uses nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate)
Complies with all pharmaceutical policies and procedures, ensures that all medications/treatments are given safely and accurately in accordance with the physician’s orders; administers medications according to facility policy, competent in Pyxis medication administration system
Participates in the care planning process and assures that resident care is implemented consistently and appropriate to the age of those served; initiates and updates plan of care as appropriate
Complies with standards of professional documentation
Communicates and manages the delivery of resident care, ensures quality care is provided
Guides staff in meeting the needs of the residents, practicing routines based on residents’ needs
Participates in physician rounds, communicates changes in resident condition to physician utilizing SBAR communication tool; processes and transcribes physician’s orders and implements according to facility policy
Seeks educational opportunities, shares knowledge with others, assists with orientation of new staff
Investigates incidents, patient/family complaints and makes immediate report to VP of Resident Care or Administrator on-call; facilitates conflict management while respecting diversity of people, their strengths and ideas

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Nursing AssessmentMedication AdministrationPyxisSBAR CommunicationCare PlanningNursing DocumentationPhysician OrdersResident CareIncident Investigation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this RN - LTC position?

The pay range is $26.50 - $48.00, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The position involves rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends.

What qualifications and experience are required for this job?

An active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the Board of Nursing in the state of practice is required upon hire, with 1 year of experience in Long Term Care preferred.

What shift or location details are there for this position?

The location is Avera Oahe Manor, and it is a full-time regular worker type with rotating shifts.

What makes a strong candidate for this RN - LTC role?

Candidates with an active LPN license, 1 year of Long Term Care experience, proficiency in assessments, medication administration including Pyxis system, and care planning will stand out.

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