Registered Nurse

Description

We are seeking an experienced candidate to join our pulmonary rehab team.  This is a full-time position at our main office in Greenwood, IN.  We are seeking a Registered Nurse for the position. 

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Coordinates the outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program with the primary purpose of restoring the pulmonary patient to an optimal level of function and alleviates the symptoms and complications of respiratory impairment. The Pulmonary Rehab Coordinator also works to reduce the readmission of patients with qualifying diagnoses by providing transitional support, phone call follow-up and timely access to PR for this patient population.

DUTIES PERFORMED: 

Pulmonary Rehabilitation (every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)

1. Check patients as referred. Verify insurance coverage and benefits prior to appointment.

2. Schedule patient for interview, assessment, and admission and subsequent visits.

3. Call and confirm patient one-day prior to appointment. 

4. Print and prepare charts of accepted patients. 

5. Schedule accepted patient for initial evaluation.

6. Monitor patient vital signs before and after session. Monitor oxygen saturation and pulse during session.

7. Help patients with pulmonary rehab when necessary.

8. Print progress notes and charge sheet for next visit.

9. Teach patients regarding COPD, medications, treatments, test and procedures, and how to improve quality of life. Document the education provided to patients.

10. Submit charges to billing. 

11. Participates in ongoing Pulmonary Rehab education.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Maintenance (every Tuesday and Thursday morning)

1. Check patient’s vital signs before and after session. Monitor patient condition during rehabilitation.

2. Document daily progress notes.

3. Educate patients as needed.

4. Assist patients with their rehabilitation.

5. Print progress notes and prepare chart for next visit.

6. Schedule patients for their visit. Follow up with patients who are sick

Reclast (assist as needed)

1. Check patients on the schedule and review their lab reports. Create clearance.

2. Call and confirm patient one day prior to appointment. Encourage the use of water prior to appointment.

3. Prepare all forms for patient to read and sign on day of infusion.

4. Answer questions regarding IV medication.

5. Instruct on possible side effects and how to address if necessary.

6. Start IV and infuse reclast as per recommendation.

7. Submit charges to the billing office.

Pulmonary Certification (annually)

1. Complete required steps to maintain certification through the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. (AACVPR)

2. Track data for the certification process.

3. Submit documentation to support the certification process.

4. Coordinate training for all employees working in pulmonary rehab. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Respiratory Care following completion of AMA program.
• Minimum three years of nursing experience.
• Minimum two years training and educating clinic staff.