As an LPN, you will be responsible for all aspects of respiratory home care while providing excellent one-on-one patient care. The general work times are 9:00 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 follow-up 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
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Provide information and consultation to medical personnel who need assistance ordering home ventilators, respiratory equipment, or supplies
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Develop and maintain a plan of service for patients who rent equipment
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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
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Maintain home care records on all respiratory patients
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Ensure new patients are processed in a timely and effective manner including obtaining physician orders, CMNs, test results, insurance information, and diagnosis
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Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed to ensure compliance, problem identification/solving, and patient question resolution
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Assist with inventory control of respiratory products by completing weekly inventory cycle counts and daily monitoring of rental equipment levels
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Maintains patient confidence by keeping information confidential
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Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
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Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
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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
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Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF THE LPN:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent customer service and people skills
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Must be able to maintain confidentiality
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE LPN:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver's license and ability to be insurable
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Valid Nebraska Valid Nebraska LPN License
