Respiratory Clinician at Owens & Minor

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Graduate of an accredited clinical program
At least one-year related experience
Valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance per Apria policy
May be required to drive personal vehicle for patient home visits
Active Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice and all states that the location covers
Current CPR Certification
All applicable licensure in good standing for all states of practice
Successful completion of Apria’s respiratory therapy orientation and competency evaluation program
Customer/Patient-Focused: Start with the customer/patient and work backwards, understanding objectives and tying activities to them
Action-Oriented: Self-starter who proactively senses and responds to problems and opportunities with minimal supervision
Collaborative: Enjoys teamwork and works well across functions and groups
Effective Communicator: Writes and speaks clearly, concisely, with partnership, informing and inspiring transparently
Energetic & Passionate: Deep passion and energy for health and well-being

Provides equipment and instruction to patients and/or caregivers on the proper use of respiratory equipment and/or respiratory care procedures
Ensures patients and/or caregivers can effectively operate and maintain respiratory equipment
Performs physician-ordered assessments and tests such as oxygen titrations using a pulse oximeter
Responsible for routine patient follow-up contacts based on individual needs
May perform on-call duties as needed
Inspects and tests equipment to ensure proper operating condition
Prepares and maintains a record for each patient containing all pertinent information, care plans, physician prescriptions, and follow-up documentation
Responsible for accurate data entry
Consults with physician and other Apria healthcare team members regarding patient treatment, medical condition, home environment, and Plan of Care
Participates in ongoing education and training sessions regarding respiratory patient care
Assists with patient scheduling as needed
Performs other duties as required