LPN - Durable Medical Equipment

At Mahaska Health the primary role of the LPN - Medical Supply Nurse is to be responsible for daily clinical services at Mahaska Health Sleep and Medical Supplies. Performs patient equipment and supply set-ups and fittings. Responsible for follow-up with patients to establish compliance with usage for reimbursement. Ability to review and troubleshoot devices for patient usage.

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to,

• Thoroughly cleans and performs basic functional tests on equipment owned by Mahaska Health Sleep and Medical Supplies.
• Participates in the billing for the department ensuring all documentation is present to meet Certificates of Medical Necessity and Assignment of Benefits that are required for reimbursement.
• Assists with tracking and reporting medical supply inventory levels.
• Delivers equipment to customer homes when necessary.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of current Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical equipment available.
• Delivers and picks up equipment and supplies from other areas of the hospital and clinics.
• Participates in quality monitoring and process improvement activities for DME.
• Follows infection prevention policies/procedures during patient/customer interactions. Wears appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) while performing other job duties.
• Reads and follows SDS sheets and handles hazardous materials following SDS.
• Performs necessary housekeeping to help maintain the cleanliness of the department/office.
• Communicate pertinent information regarding patient's status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members, in a timely manner.
• Properly documents immunizations and medications.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist in the mentoring and orientation of new personnel to the department.
• Dedication to customer service for patients, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers throughout the partnership.
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with employees, visitors, medical staff, and patients, keeping in mind the person's unique needs within their age category (refer to Mahaska Health's Age Specific Standards of Care Policy).
• Ability to deal with confidential information.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Attend meetings, as requested.
• All other duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements include but are not limited to,

• Required to have a valid driver's license and proof of good driving record.
• Required to have limited liability insurance; coverage limit be $100,000 Each/ $300,000 Aggregate or $300,000 Combined Single Limit.
• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.
• Will be required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of the start date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.
• Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Practice policy and as requested by the supervisor.
• Consistently support the Compliance Program through personal example; the provision of day-to-day instruction and correction to employees regarding compliance-related issues; application of appropriate discipline as required for compliance violations; and ongoing monitoring of activities and work product in areas of responsibility with respect to compliance-related issues.

Salary : $100,000 - $300,000