LPN

KPH HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Homecare is seeking a dedicated LPN to perform nursing functions in the DME setting, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, aligned with Nurse Practice Act guidelines.

The role involves educating patients, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with insurance guidelines while promoting safe sleep health. A valid driver’s license and on-call availability are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in the DME setting under RN supervision.
• Communicates with patients and supports education.
• Sets up and instructs respiratory equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with insurance guidelines and patient safety.
• Makes follow-up calls within 72 hours for respiratory equipment.
• Assists with troubleshooting equipment and mask fitting.
• Uses Brightree for documentation and online programs for downloads.
• May be on-call and requires a valid driver’s license.
• Maintains infection control and safety practices.

Job description

Job Summary: A driven individual will Perform nursing functions in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization, agency and Kinney Homecare.

All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established policies and practices and state Nurse Practice Act. He/She will work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team for the best patient/customer outcomes, education, instruction and compliance of patients. The LPN delivers care to patients/customers as delegated by the Registered Nurse.

Job Duties

• Provides professional nursing care in the DME setting as defined in the nurse practice act and under the direction of a Registered Nurse.


• Provides exceptional patient communication, education and support.


• Represents Kinney Homecare through professional appearance and attitude


• Responsible for s set up and instruction of respiratory equipment such as but not limited to Cpap, Bipap, RADs, Oxygen, Cough Assist, High volume compressors and oximeters


• Nurse/Clinician will play an active role in compliance to meet insurance guidelines while promoting a healthy sleep lifestyle.


• Provides follow up phone calls within the required 72 Hr timeframe for respiratory equipment


• The nurse will be a resource to patients when the need arises for troubleshooting equipment.


• Responsible for patient mask fittings/Interface and utilizing the \"Mask Warranty Program\"


• Responsible for becoming familiar with on-line/Web based programs for downloads, utilizing VirtuOx and processing orders


• Responsible for Home set up of equipment if required


• Responsible for participating in an on-call responsibility if required


• Requires use of personal vehicle and a valid drivers license


• Communicates information with staff, referral sources, physician offices, patients and peers on a timely basis, consistent with agency policy and urgency of the situation and through complete and accurate documentation in Brightree.


• Ensures accuracy, completeness and timeliness of clinical documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.


• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.


• Demonstrates safe practice and Infection Control in the use of equipment.


• Seeks education/training or assistance with areas of concern.


• Stays current on Medicare guidelines for billing and dispensing as well as LCDs