LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis) at Cape Cod Healthcare

Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anticoagulation Management, LPN, RN, Lab Testing Coordination, Dosage Adjustment, Patient Teaching, Documentation, Home INR Monitoring, Prescription Refills, Adverse Reaction Reporting, Procedure Coordination, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Office Technology, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. • 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

Responsibilities

This role involves coordinating anticoagulation therapy (Coumadin and Lovenox) for clinic patients by gathering provider instructions, monitoring lab results, and adjusting dosages according to protocol. The nurse also provides patient teaching, documents all treatment details, manages prescription refills, and coordinates temporary suspension of anticoagulation for procedures.