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Case Manager (Cardiology, Hemotology &/or Anticoagulation)

UnitedHealth Group
Las Vegas, NVSeptember 24, 2011

Job Description
The Case Manager is responsible for clinical operations and medical management activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating). The Case Manager may also be responsible for providing health education, coaching and treatment decision support for members.

Primary Qualifications:

  • Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Nevada.
  • 3 + years of Clinical RN experience.
  • Would prefer that candidates have prior knowledge in Anticoagulation management.

Contact:
To apply, please visit our careers page and search by job number 366678. You may then apply directly through the website.

NP- Inpatient Anticoagulant Coordinator

Manhattan Academic Medical Center August 24, 2011

Job Description
We have been retained by a fiscally sound Manhattan Academic Medical Center to locate a licensed Nurse Practitioner to assume the role of hospital-wide Inpatient Anticoagulant Coordinator. This position reports to the AVP for Nursing. This is a unique opportunity for a NP to expand his/her career as the position offers a high level of visibility and responsibility and will enable the individual to exercise his/her extensive knowledge base in anticoagulant medications. He/she will be viewed in the hospital as the leading authority in the field. This will give the NP an opportunity for a heightened level of practice with flexible prescriptive privileges.

This is an important, autonomous position within the hospital which will involve interacting with high profile clinical leadership team members.

Responsibilites include

  • Develop and manage the overall development, maintenance and direction of anticoagulant therapy program.
  • Review, monitor and manage patients on anticoagulant therapy.
  • Rounding on relevant units
  • Oversee and make corrections to the prescriptions written for patients taking anticoagulant medications
  • Demonstrate competency in aseptic technique and all aspects of regulatory compliance.
  • Educate residents, nurses, pharmacy students, patients and their families
  • Participate on the steering committee to present inappropriate interventions
  • Develop new forms for clinicians to use when prescribing anticoagulant medications
  • Involvement in working with other therapies
  • Re-vitalize initiatives for patients who take Anticoagulant Medications

Our client seeks candidates who are Master’s prepared, licensed Nurse Practitioners with an inpatient hospital background and experience working with patients who take anticoagulant medications. He/she should have a strong pharmacology background in this area.

If you or someone you may know might be interested in further information about this position, please contact:

Fax: 914-251-1055.
Website: www.ppasearch.com

CoaguChek XS Patient Self Testing Trainer

Advanced Cardio Services
Within your desired range from home August 24, 2011

Job Description
Advanced Cardio Services is seeking medical professionals to hire as Independent Contractors to train patients on Coumadin or warfarin to test their INR levels from home. The sister company of Advanced Diabetes Supply, Advanced Cardio Services is one of the fastest growing and most progressive up-and-coming Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF) today. Located in Southern California, we provide a Medicare covered service that allows patients to test their INR weekly from the comfort of their homes. Results are automatically faxed to their prescribing physician or Coumadin Clinic for interpretation. Thus, keeping patients within their safe therapeutic range.

Patients require training on the CoaguChek XS System and instruction on how to report results before they are able to Self Test themselves.

Qualifications

  • Must be familiar with medical devices such as Glucometers or other Point of Care Devices.
  • Previous experience with the CoaguChek XS meter is a plus.
  • Medical professional such as a RN, MA, NP, PA etc.
  • Some experience training or teaching patients.
  • Must not have a criminal record

For additional information please contact
Kevin Fischer
Business Manager
Email: kevin@advancedcardioservices.com

Anti-Coag Midlevel Practitioner

Wenatchee Valley Medical Center
Tonasket WA August 24, 2011

Job Description
Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, with 170 physicians and 60 midlevel practitioners, serves 235,000 patients in rural North Central Washington. We are currently seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for part-time Anti-Coagulation (3 days/week) and if full-time work is desired, practitioner will also work in Walk In Clinic 2 days/week. We'll train in specifics of anti-coag and software.

We're flexible! We definitely need a part-time anti-coag practitioner, but we can also utilize someone in urgent care. Strong general medicine skills required; internal medicine or cardiology background preferred. Urgent care experience preferred for the combination job. Strong computer skills required.

Join busy and established rural clinic within stable multi-specialty group and work alongside four physicians, one midlevel practitioner, and a full staff of receptionists, nurses, technicians, and managerial support. Practitioner-friendly facility in terms of salary, benefits, and support that includes fully integrated EMR (EpicCare) and collaborative relationship with Wenatchee-based specialists.

Tonasket is a recreationalist's dream come true. Sunny, 4-season climate in a small town surrounded by mountains, lakes, & rivers. Friendly people means instant friends with similar interests. Local downhill ski area and groomed cross-country trails, back-country terrain for all levels of hiking, climbing, fishing, hunting, kayaking -- you name it. Very good schools with strong community support. When it becomes "too" small town and we need a "city fix", we're just a short, beautiful drive away from Canada's wine country or Spokane.

Location: Tonasket WA

Send CV to: JoinUs@wvmedical.com
Learn more at: www.wvmedical.com

Anticoagulation Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Lahey Clinic
Burlington, MAJune 30, 2011

 

Lahey Clinic Medical Center is seeking an anticoagulation clinical pharmacy specialist to join their team. Lahey Clinic Medical Center is a community-based non-profit, group practice affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine. The Burlington campus consists of a 317-bed hospital with an ambulatory care center serving more than 3,000 patients each day. The North Shore campus consists of a 10-bed hospital and an ambulatory care center serving more than 800 patients each day. Additionally, our community group practices serve the communities throughout Boston’s North Shore.

The Anticoagulation Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will be instrumental in facilitating the safe and effective use of anticoagulation therapy at Lahey Clinic Medical Center. Critical elements of this position include performing therapeutic monitoring for the in-patient population; providing patient, staff and provider education; and effectively communicating to patients, families and other members of the healthcare team. In collaboration with anticoagulation team members, the Anticoagulation Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will participate in the development and maintenance of order sets and therapy guidelines, perform research in the area of anticoagulation pharmacotherapy, and serve as a preceptor for our PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency program.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
  • Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or a minimum of 3-years equivalent clinical experience
  • Completion of a PGY-2 Specialty Residency in a related area of practice is strongly preferred
  • Certification by Board of Pharmacy Specialties is preferred
  • Current pharmacist license or eligible for licensure in Massachusetts in good standing

Jacqueline MacCormack-Gagnon, PharmD, BCPS, CGP
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Lahey Clinic Medical Center
41 Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01805

Phone: (781) 744-8087
Fax: (781) 744-5446
Email: Jacqueline_M_MacCormack@Lahey.org

RN/NP/PA - Anticoagulation Management Center

Newport Beach Anticoagulation Clinic
Newport Beach, California

June 30, 2011

Job Description

Newport Beach Anticoagulation Clinic (NBAC) is currently seeking a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant to manage, supervise and coordinate all activities within our clinic located at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach.

Job Summary

Provide tele-monitoring services for NBAC including but not limited to monitoring of drug therapy for patients with coagulation disorders and anticoagulation needs. This means developing and implementing a plan of care within the scope of established protocols to monitor and adjust dosing regiments for anticoagulation therapy in coordination with the medical director and patient's referring physician. All to be completed in an organized, timely and efficient manner using sound clinical judgment consistent with clinical/academic background.

Job Responsibilities

  • Review patient information and medication use; adjust patient medication based on laboratory results, patient diet, compliance and drug interactions; and monitor patient compliance.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of anticoagulation standards and adjust treatment regimens according to established protocols.
  • Educate patients and family members on therapy.
  • Utilize interpersonal skills and communication skills when communicating with patients, families and members of the care team.
  • Maintain entries into the warfarin database real time.
  • Communicate with referring provider regarding changes and concerns with anticoagulation therapy.

Description

  • Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Full time desired, part time considered
  • Competitive salary

Education

  • BSN required
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Minimum of current RN license.

Required Experience

  • Anticoagulation Therapy Management certification or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of one to 3 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
  • Anticoagulation management experience preferred.

For additional information, please contact:
Nathan Gilliland
Chief Operating Officer
E-mail: ngilliland@myphm.com

Nurse Practitioner Opportunity in Vermont

A great job opportunity, a beautiful state and an exciting care team.

June 16, 2011

Fletcher Allen Health Care
Burlington, Vermont

Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont is a 562-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University Of Vermont School Of Medicine. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center serving a population of one million throughout Vermont and Northern New York.

The Thrombosis and Haemostasis Program at the University of Vermont / Fletcher Allen Health Care is seeking a nurse practitioner to become part of our team. We offer a unique opportunity to an individual who wants to develop or expand their expertise in the care of adult patients with thrombosis and bleeding disorders in an ambulatory setting within a vibrant program that has an outstanding international reputation in thrombosis research. The clinic population consists of patients with venous thrombosis, inherited thrombophilia including women’s issues and inherited bleeding disorders. The position involves care for acute venous thrombosis, genetic evaluation and counseling, bridging anticoagulation, post-thrombotic syndrome, pregnancy management, contraception, vena cava filter retrieval, unexplained arterial thrombosis and care of bleeding disorders with emphasis on prevention.

Position responsibilities include clinical practice with physician support, participation in quality improvement programs, continuous acquisition of new knowledge and participation in clinical research. Clinical responsibilities will be commensurate with experience, and training will be provided as needed, leading to an expected increase in case mix and complexity over time. The NP will work with a team of 4 hematologists and two dedicated nurses providing support to the team. Patients are seen independently by the NP with MD discussion. Cases are presented at a weekly multidisciplinary conference focused on NP cases, attended by hematologists, pathologists, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, and trainees in these fields.

A professional with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills is sought. The position is full time weekdays, with no night call. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and encourage professional growth.

Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

To apply, please visit our online application system at www.FletcherAllen.org.

Further information or a detailed job description can be obtained by phone/email:
Mary Cushman, MD, MSc, Director, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Program

Tel: (802) 656-8968
E-mail: mary.cushman@uvm.edu

CRNP/PA - Anticoagulation Management Center

West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
March 21, 2011

Job Description

West Penn Hospital's Anticoagulation Management Center is currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

Job Summary

Provide specialty services via the Outpatient Anticoagulation Management Center including but not limited to monitoring of drug therapy to patients with coagulation disorders and anticoagulation needs as well as developing and implementing a plan of care within the scope of established protocols to monitor and adjust dosing regiments for anticoagulation therapy. All to be completed in an organized, timely and efficient manner using sound clinical judgement consistent with clinical/academic background.

Job Responsibilities

  • Review patient information and medication use; adjust patient medication based on laboratory results, patient diet, compliance and drug interactions; and monitor patient compliance.
  • Maintain a current knowledge of anticoagulation standards and adjust treatment regimens according to established protocols.
  • Educate patients and family members on therapy.
  • Utilize interpersonal skills and communication skills when communicating with patients, families and members of the care team.
  • Maintain entries into the warfarin database real time.
  • Communicate with referring provider regarding changes and concerns with anticoagulation therapy.

Description

  • Monday - Friday
  • Full or part time employment.
  • Limited pager coverage on weekends.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Great clinical environment

Education

  • BSN required
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Pa RN license; plus meet the current requirments for state certification for a nurse practitioner in Pa.

Required Experience

  • Anticoagulation Therapy Management certification or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of one to 3 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
  • Anticoagulation management experience preferred.

For additional information, please contact:
Margaret Kennedy, MD, MSc
Medical Director Anticoagulation Management Center
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa 15224

E-mail: mkennedy@wpahs.org
Fax: 412-688-7537

 

Anticoagulation and Vascular Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX (large teaching hospital)
February 18, 2011

Job Description
Scott & White Healthcare and the Texas A&M College of Medicine are currently seeking the following:
Anticoagulation and Vascular Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Responsibilities include patient care in Anticoagulation and Vascular Medicine. Position will include both inpatient and outpatient management of anticoagulation and vascular patients. This includes hospital rounding for inpatient consults and outpatient consultation. Other opportunities include research and education of nursing/pharmacy/medical staff, residents and students. Competitive salary, training in vascular medicine, and great clinical environment working with other nurse practitioners, registered nurses, clinical pharmacists, and physicians.

Description:

  • Monday – Friday
  • Time split between the Hospital and Clinic
  • Occasional call

Requirements: A Master’s degree or equivalent in nursing or graduate of a nurse practitioner’s program

Scott & White is a fully integrated health system and is the largest multi-specialty practice in Texas, and the sixth largest group practice in the nation. Scott & White employs more than 1,100 providers, physicians and research scientists who care for patients covering 25,000 square miles across Central Texas. Scott & White owns, is partnered with, or manages 11 hospitals across Central Texas. Scott & White primary facility is a 636-bed Level I Trauma acute care facility in Temple, along with an additional 50-bed Long Term Acute Care Hospital in Texas, another 150-bed acute care hospital in Temple, a 76-bed acute care facility in Round Rock (greater Austin area), and a network of 50 primary and specialty clinics throughout the region.

Scott & White offers a very generous salary, retirement plan, and a comprehensive benefit package.

For additional information, please call or send your CV to:
Dalia Marquez, Physician Recruitment, Scott & White Healthcare, 2401 S. 31st, Temple, TX 76508.
E-mail: amarquez@swmail.sw.org
Fax: (254) 724-5680