LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis)
About The Position
This position involves coordinating Coumadin and Lovenox anticoagulation for both new and established clinic patients. The role requires gathering essential information from providers, monitoring lab testing and dosage instructions, and adjusting anticoagulation doses according to protocol or provider instructions. A key aspect of this role is patient education, including reviewing safety issues with patients and their caregivers. The position also involves detailed documentation in CoagClinic, initiating home INR monitoring, processing prescription refills, and notifying providers of any adverse reactions or excessive anticoagulation. Collaboration with other healthcare providers, VNA, Home Health Groups, and independent labs is essential. The role also includes setting up new home draws, coordinating bridge therapy, and tracking delinquent patients.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to multitask in a busy clinic setting including excellent communication and phone skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience and excellent knowledge in anticoagulation preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
