About This Position
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
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 infection-control 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 driver's license and ability to be insurable
Valid Nebraska Valid Nebraska LPN License
Experience
Customer communication, High school diploma or GED, Driver's License, Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinical confidentiality policies
Benefits
Paid holidays, Disability insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Vision insurance, Life insurance
