As an LPN you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent oneonone patient care. This position will rotate between our locations as needed. The general work times are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LPN INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
In this role you will provide delivery setup instruction and followup to our patients in accordance with infection control safety and equipment management policies for the following product categories:
Ventilators
Nebulizers and respiratory medications
Percussion Vests
Suction Equipment
Cough Assist Machine
Aerosol air compressors
Oxygen delivery systems
CPAP/BIPAP
- Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators respiratory equipment or supplies
- Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment
- Perform diagnostic or therapeutic studies ordered by physicians reporting the results to the ordering physician by phone fax and mail. Studies include ventilator compliance/therapy reports oximetry nocturnal apnea and CPAP/BIPAP compliance/therapy reports
- Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients
- Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders CMNs test results insurance information and diagnosis
- Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance problem identification/solving and patient question resolution
- Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels
- Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols
- Complies with federal state and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation anticipating future legislation enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF THE LPN:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service and people skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE LPN:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license and ability to be insurable
- Valid Nebraska LPN License