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Coumadin Clinic LPN/RN (Falmouth)

Cape Cod Healthcare

#RN #LPN #Nursing #Healthcare #Basic Life Support #Anticoagulation #VNA #Patient care #Coumadin #Home health

Quick overview

The LPN/RN will coordinate anticoagulation therapy for clinic patients, including monitoring lab results, adjusting dosages, and providing patient education. They are also responsible for documenting care, managing prescription refills, and communicating with providers regarding patient status.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and hold a current Massachusetts RN or LPN license. Basic Life Support certification and strong interpersonal and clinical skills are required for this role.

professional certificateMultitaskingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsBasic Life SupportCustomer serviceTime managementPatient educationClinical documentationPhone skillsAnticoagulation managementOffice technologyLab testing coordinationDosage adjustment

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

Coumadin Clinic LPN/RN (Falmouth)

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