The Sr. LPN - Medications, under the supervisionof a registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician, participates in theplanning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in the Lewis KatzSchool of Medicine’s OB/GYN department and it’s satellite offices. Theincumbent functions as a member of the health care team by exercising soundnursing judgment based on knowledge, skills, and past experiences in nursingsituations.

Responsibilities include: obtaining patient information forassessment of patients’ conditions, and documenting pertinent information intothe patient’s electronic medical record (EPIC); providing nursing care topatients including taking vital signs; providing clinical review, including butnot limited to, chart prep and review and lab/radiology follow-up; providingpatient liaison services, and ensuring our patients receive timely and accurateanswers to any questions that may arise; working closely with clinicalproviders to ensure timely execution of testing and indicated follow-up;taking patient history, placing orders, and informing provider asnecessary about clinical issues gleaned from patient interview; assisting withscheduling diagnostic tests/procedures; assist with the administration anddocumentation of patient care; set up procedure room for appropriateprocedures such as biopsies, cyctoscopies; assist with and performurodynamic procedures. administering medications (except I.V. meds) ordered forthe patient and documenting pertinent information including effect ofmedication on patients’ chart; performing venipuncture's as needed; collectingand correctly labeling laboratory specimens as needed; participating in patientconferences and educational programs for the improvement of patient care;participating in the implementation and documentation of experimentalstudies/research projects in collaboration with other healthcare personnel.Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: 
Practical Nurse Licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and at leasttwo years’ related experience in an office or hospital setting in women’shealth. 

Required Skills and Abilities: 
*Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office software programs. 
*Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability towork with a diverse population of patients, faculty, staff, and students. 
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
*Ability to operate all standard medical office and clinical equipment. 
*Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to be detailoriented. 
*Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Preferred: 

*OB/GYN preferred.
*Demonstrated working knowledge of EPIC software. 

*Bilingual Spanishspeaking preferred. 

This position requires abackground check.

Temple University valuesdiversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless ofage, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protectedby law.

Compliance Statement: Inthe performance of their functions as detailed in the position descriptionemployees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and otherconflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities donot conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution.Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicablelaws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAAregulations for areas and departments which their essential functions causethem to interact.

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