Anticoagulant, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Service Management, Data Collection, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Testing, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Organizations, Multitasking, Nursing Credentials, Order Processing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching
Job Description - LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis) (260316-50005173)
Job Description
LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis)-(260316-50005173)
Purpose of Position:
Coordinates the Coumadin Clinic in an efficient manner. Collaborates with the provider and patient for coordination of anticoagulation management including; education, instruction and anticoagulation issues.
Description:
- Coordinates Coumadin and Lovenox anticoagulation for new and established clinic patients
- Gathers information from provider to obtain anticoagulation needs, diagnosis, desirable range and length of treatment.
- Monitors and coordinates lab testing and dosage instructions with the patient
- Obtains and enters lab orders in accordance with protocol
- Adjusts anticoagulation dose in accordance with the protocol or as instructed by provider
- Provides teaching and reviews safety issues with patients and care givers
- Documents in CoagClinic reason for anticoagulation, diagnosis, desired range, laboratory data, dosage instructions, precautions, and follow up laboratory testing
- Initiates home INR monitor testing with Alere, as instructed by provider
- Processes prescription refills in accordance with refill policy or as instructed by provider
- Notifies provider of any adverse reactions or when excessive anticoagulation occurs
- Coordinates with other providers and patients when anticoagulation needs to be temporarily suspended for procedure
- Works with VNA, other Home Health Groups and independent labs
- Sets up new home draws
- Coordinates bridge therapy with Lovenox as directed
- Tracks delinquent anticoagulation patients and coordinates their follow-up requirements
- Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed as an RN (P021) or LPN (P016) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers required
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management skills required
- Experience with current office technology, proficient with computer office applications
- Prior work experience and excellent knowledge in anticoagulation preferred
- Ability to multitask in a busy clinic setting including excellent communication and phone skills
Schedule Details:
32 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8a-4p, No Weekends & No Holidays
Organization:
Medical Affiliates of Cape Cod
Primary Location:
Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department:
MAC-Cardiology Practice
Annual/Hourly:
Unassigned
Hiring Pay Range:
$0-$0