North Shore Physicians Group, Inc.
Anticoagulation Clinic RN
North Shore Physicians Group, Inc., Northampton, Massachusetts, us, 01061
Are you ready to advance your career in a world-class healthcare setting? As an Anticoag RN at Mass General Brigham Medical Group, you will hold a crucial position in patient care within our outpatient services in Northampton, MA. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious and compassionate nurse who is eager to make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivering direct patient care and support, ensuring high nursing standards.
Conducting patient assessments, devising care plans, and assisting in outpatient procedures with a focus on patient comfort and safety.
Instructing patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and care following procedures.
Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Upholding infection control protocols and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
Demonstrating an understanding of the coagulation process, the role of Vitamin K, thrombogenesis, hypercoagulable states and antithrombotic therapy.
Identifying indications for anticoagulation therapy.
Determining EBP goals INR for patients on warfarin.
Communicating to AMS NP when indication for or goal INR is unclear or outside of EBP.
Understanding the mechanism of action of warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the clinic setting.
Assessing and managing anticoagulation with respect to patient medications, disease states, diet and lifestyle/activity.
Understanding and properly using the Point‑of‑Care meter.
Identifying need for and performing QC on the Point‑of‑Care meter.
Understanding the meaning of prothrombin time (PT), International Normalized Ratio (INR), and International Sensitivity Index (ISI) and how they relate to each other.
Providing care to patients at AMS INR clinics and the potential to travel to different INR clinic sites. Providing care to patients remotely (requires AMS CNP approval and MGB‑compliant device).
Utilizing IDTF web portals for patients who perform self INR testing from home.
Utilizing Inbasket in Epic & external labs to obtain INR results.
Interpreting INR and adjusting warfarin dosing, using practice guidelines and clinical assessment and clinical judgment for each patient.
Collaborating with AMS CNP when care falls outside of practice protocol, complex medication interactions, or critical high or low INRs.
Providing ongoing education to patients regarding warfarin, other medications, health status, diet, activity and lifestyle.
Assessing for signs and symptoms of bleeding, thromboembolism, and falls.
Recording all INR's, assessment findings, anticoagulation medication doses, next INR date in the medical record.
Scheduling INR appointments at the INR clinic(s) or lab; may adjust appointments within protocol to meet patients’ needs (e.g., rehab, MD appointments, device checks, research, work/driving issues).
Updating Epic & or the AMS episode with pertinent patient care information.
Communicating to CNP when a patient is scheduled for invasive cardiovascular or other procedures, surgery.
Assisting with transitions in care anticoagulation management (e.g., hospital, STR, VNA/home health care, hospice).
Pending anticoagulation medication orders/refills to AMS NPs.
Communicating and coordinating with other providers regarding mutual patients to provide continuity of care.
EDUCATION
Associate's Degree Nursing required.
Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
Registered Nurse (RN – State License).
BLS required.
EXPERIENCE
Clinical nursing experience 0‑1 year required.
Anticoagulation care or cardiac experience 1‑2 years preferred.
JOB DETAILS We are currently hiring a full‑time, 40‑hour Registered Nurse to work on site at our 30 Locust Street location in Northampton, Monday‑Friday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm!
At Mass General Brigham Medical Group, our team is our most important asset. We focus on building an encouraging environment where all members can excel. You will engage with some of the most committed professionals in healthcare. Your role will be vital in delivering remarkable patient care. Join us and support our mission to improve health and change lives!
EEO STATEMENT Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivering direct patient care and support, ensuring high nursing standards.
Conducting patient assessments, devising care plans, and assisting in outpatient procedures with a focus on patient comfort and safety.
Instructing patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and care following procedures.
Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Upholding infection control protocols and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
Demonstrating an understanding of the coagulation process, the role of Vitamin K, thrombogenesis, hypercoagulable states and antithrombotic therapy.
Identifying indications for anticoagulation therapy.
Determining EBP goals INR for patients on warfarin.
Communicating to AMS NP when indication for or goal INR is unclear or outside of EBP.
Understanding the mechanism of action of warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the clinic setting.
Assessing and managing anticoagulation with respect to patient medications, disease states, diet and lifestyle/activity.
Understanding and properly using the Point‑of‑Care meter.
Identifying need for and performing QC on the Point‑of‑Care meter.
Understanding the meaning of prothrombin time (PT), International Normalized Ratio (INR), and International Sensitivity Index (ISI) and how they relate to each other.
Providing care to patients at AMS INR clinics and the potential to travel to different INR clinic sites. Providing care to patients remotely (requires AMS CNP approval and MGB‑compliant device).
Utilizing IDTF web portals for patients who perform self INR testing from home.
Utilizing Inbasket in Epic & external labs to obtain INR results.
Interpreting INR and adjusting warfarin dosing, using practice guidelines and clinical assessment and clinical judgment for each patient.
Collaborating with AMS CNP when care falls outside of practice protocol, complex medication interactions, or critical high or low INRs.
Providing ongoing education to patients regarding warfarin, other medications, health status, diet, activity and lifestyle.
Assessing for signs and symptoms of bleeding, thromboembolism, and falls.
Recording all INR's, assessment findings, anticoagulation medication doses, next INR date in the medical record.
Scheduling INR appointments at the INR clinic(s) or lab; may adjust appointments within protocol to meet patients’ needs (e.g., rehab, MD appointments, device checks, research, work/driving issues).
Updating Epic & or the AMS episode with pertinent patient care information.
Communicating to CNP when a patient is scheduled for invasive cardiovascular or other procedures, surgery.
Assisting with transitions in care anticoagulation management (e.g., hospital, STR, VNA/home health care, hospice).
Pending anticoagulation medication orders/refills to AMS NPs.
Communicating and coordinating with other providers regarding mutual patients to provide continuity of care.
EDUCATION
Associate's Degree Nursing required.
Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
Registered Nurse (RN – State License).
BLS required.
EXPERIENCE
Clinical nursing experience 0‑1 year required.
Anticoagulation care or cardiac experience 1‑2 years preferred.
JOB DETAILS We are currently hiring a full‑time, 40‑hour Registered Nurse to work on site at our 30 Locust Street location in Northampton, Monday‑Friday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm!
At Mass General Brigham Medical Group, our team is our most important asset. We focus on building an encouraging environment where all members can excel. You will engage with some of the most committed professionals in healthcare. Your role will be vital in delivering remarkable patient care. Join us and support our mission to improve health and change lives!
EEO STATEMENT Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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