LPN, Medical Supplies

Mahaska Health Partnership•Oskaloosa, IA

About The Position

At Mahaska Health, the LP - Medical Supply Nurse is 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. Hours: Monday - Friday

Requirements

Current license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Iowa OR
current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
Maintains a valid Iowa driver’s license.
Required to show proof of having the minimum liability insurance limits on any vehicle used for work, as outlined in the policy manual.
Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and professional licensure and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Provides for the safe delivery, set-up, use, and processing of equipment for Mahaska Health Sleep and Medical Supplies.
Provides patient education on the prescribed therapy and equipment use and maintenance.
Performs therapy management, and follows up with the patient to ensure quality and satisfaction.
Troubleshoot equipment and supply fit and operation for patient usage.
Provides a high level of customer service.
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 sleep and 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.
Ability to deal with confidential information.
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Attend meetings, as requested.
All other duties as assigned or requested.