LPN

Kubat HealthCare; Creston (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubat HealthCare is seeking an LPN to provide full-spectrum respiratory home care. Work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with patient-centered delivery, setup, instruction, and follow-up.

You will handle ventilators, nebulizers, CPAP/BIPAP and related equipment, while maintaining records and coordinating with physicians. Responsibilities include compliance with infection control, safety policies, and inventory management; communication with physicians; and ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
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Responsibilities

• Deliver, set up, instruct, and follow up with patients for home respiratory equipment
• Maintain home care records and coordinate with physicians and referrals
• Assist with inventory control and rental equipment management
• Communicate with physicians and other referral sources as needed
• Keep infection-control and safety policies
• Protect patient confidentiality

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Nebraska LPN license

Driver's license

Job description

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