What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Clinical Support Specialist position at DASCO Home Medical Equipment?
Description
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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
DASCO is growing! Voted one of the 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 top places to work in Columbus CEO magazine. Join Us!
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.