Registered Nurse- Anticoagulation Central Team

Job Description

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia is a professional medical organization committed to the healing mission of Medicine. CCP specializes in providing comprehensive cardiology care and currently has over 40 locations throughout the Philadelphia area.

Please note this position is entitled to a $5,000.00 sign on bonus.

Please note, this position is in person and can be stationed out of any of the below locations:

Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Cottman Ave office, Philadelphia, PA

Downingtown, PA

Norristown, PA

Springfield, PA

Upland, PA

This specially trained Registered Nurse functions under the direct supervision of the provider on duty. The RN assists the doctor and/or provider with regulating the dosage and care plan of those patients on Anticoagulation Therapy. The RN performs waived laboratory tests, schedules appointments and documents according to established guidelines provided in the CCP Anticoagulation therapy guidelines and algorithms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates competency through specialized training in INR testing and adjusts dosages of Warfarin as needed to meet the therapeutic target

Active management of Anticoagulation desktop, phone lines, and voicemails for accurate patient responses

Provides daily dosage reminder sheet with any changes in dosage written out in direct communication with the patient's physician

Document and chart results in EMR system

Schedules follow-up appointments with Physician or APP if needed

Perform INR audits of patient sign offs, reporting compliance, etc.

Calls home health agencies and assisted living facilities with INR results.

Call pharmacies with any Coumadin refills or new prescription if adjusting the dosage

Provide new patient education and counseling, as needed

Follows up with patients that miss INR appointments or fall off schedules but still under cardiologist care

Obtain discharge summary of recently hospitalized or facility patients and reconcile any changes in the patients Coumadin regimen.

Keep provider informed of any and all changes in patient results

Manage and assist other staff with medication administration as needed

Qualifications:

Graduates of an accredited school and currently licensed in the State of Pennsylvania

Cardiology experience required

Recent acute care experience and/or medical office/clinic nursing experience

Benefits:

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia provides medical, vision, dental, 401k, profit sharing, LTD, generous PTO, and paid holiday time.