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LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis)

Cape Cod Healthcare

#Interpersonal Skills #Documentation #RN #LPN #BLS Certification #Adverse Reactions #Protocol Adherence #Patient Teaching #Lab Testing

Quick overview

This role involves coordinating anticoagulation therapy, including Coumadin and Lovenox, for clinic patients by gathering provider instructions, monitoring lab results, and adjusting dosages according to protocol. The nurse also provides essential patient teaching, documents all treatment details, and manages related tasks like prescription refills and coordinating temporary suspensions for procedures.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as an RN or LPN in Massachusetts, holding a Basic Life Support Certification for Health Care Providers. Preferred qualifications include prior work experience and excellent knowledge in anticoagulation, alongside strong skills in communication, multitasking, and office technology.

associate degreeInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceTime ManagementDocumentationPatient TeachingPrescription RefillsAdverse Reaction ReportingAnticoagulation ManagementOffice Technology ProficiencyProcedure CoordinationHome Health CoordinationDosage AdjustmentLab Testing CoordinationLovenox CoordinationHome INR MonitoringBridge Therapy

Job 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

LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis)

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