LPN/RN, Coumadin Clinic (Hyannis)

The nurse will coordinate anticoagulation therapy for clinic patients, including monitoring lab results, adjusting dosages, and providing patient education. They will also manage prescription refills, document clinical data, and communicate effectively with providers and home health agencies.

• 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
  
  

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and hold a current RN or LPN license in Massachusetts. Basic Life Support certification and strong communication skills are required for this busy clinic environment.

• professional certificate
• Multitasking
• Customer service
• Time management
• Basic Life Support
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency
• Patient education
• Clinical assessment
• Nursing documentation
• Prescription management
• Lab coordination
• Anticoagulation management
• Bridge therapy coordination
  
  

Posting details

Employment type Full Time

Work arrangement On Site

Experience 0-2 yrs

Location Parksville, British Columbia

Posted Oct 3, 2026

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