Description
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Our benefits include: competitive compensation based on industry standards, an excellent benefits package, which includes: generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting, growth opportunities, health insurance benefit opportunities which include Medical, Dental, Vision, excellent PTO which increases based on tenure, holiday pay, and a fantastic company culture!
SUMMARY:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Healthcare Professional provides clinical insight and education to DASCO and/or CPAP Central (CPC) patients, as well as patient instruction on the safe and appropriate use of home respiratory and other equipment. In addition, the HCP may complete set-ups, perform pulse oximetry, maintains knowledge of equipment and services, remains compliant with all applicable rules and regulations and supports the continuum of care for patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Educates patients/family/caregivers which may include explaining diagnosis, personal care, symptom recognition, equipment use and care and other relevant information.
- Set pressures on respiratory equipment and provides related patient instruction in compliance with physician’s orders.
- Supports the continuum of care by creating and/or overseeing care plans, communicating with the physician or other clinicians, identifying and resolving patient care issues whenever possible.
- Completes the intake process on reviewing and approving medical documentation for potential non-invasive ventilator patients.
- Maintains current and thorough knowledge of DASCO equipment and services. May assist with quality control, maintenance of equipment, and general support of branch operations as needed by branch office.
- Maintains current understanding of insurance benefits, coverage and patient costs in order to adequately explain to patient and/or caregivers.
- Maintains compliance with HIPAA, The Joint Commission, State Respiratory Care Board, State Pharmacy Board and all other applicable rules and regulations.
- Maintains current on professional licensure or certification requirements including CEU compliance.
- Other duties as assigned by the branch office manager.
