LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service for both pediatric and adult patients by performing direct patient care including:

• Assisting and administering medications

• Immunizations

• Test and procedures

• Patient instruction

• Patient flow

• Administer and document medications according to standards

• Phone triage

• Prescription refills

• Preparing exam rooms

• Maintenance dose allergy injections

• Must be able to interpret diagnostic test instructions, assist with procedures, and obtain diagnostic results from clinical information system.

• Assist with patient calls as delegated by physicians or nursing staff

• Manage prescription renewals and authorizations.

• Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school for practical nursing is necessary.

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan is necessary.

• Desired Qualifications

• Experience within an ambulatory setting

• Experience with an electronic medical record

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures

• Candidate must be an active team player with the ability to work independently; possess strong organization and prioritization skill; ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment; and have demonstrated problem solving skills.

• The selected individual must also have excellent attendance.

• Individual must exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty, and staff.

• Must also adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population.

• Why Join Michigan Medicine?

• Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

• What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

• Modes of Work

• Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

• Work Schedule

• Hours/Week: 40

• Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift; Mon-Fri, with variable start times with potential evenings and weekend days with expansion.

• Location: West Ann Arbor Health Center - Parkland Plaza

• Hours may be variable (nontraditional) based on clinic needs.

• Union Affiliation

• This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

• Background Screening

• Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

• U-M EEO Statement

• The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.