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.
- 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
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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis) in ma at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $65,520–$79,300
For context, most lpns earn between $65,520–$79,300 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.