LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (Ambulatory Care Services: Ypsilanti Health Center-Multi Specialty)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their dedicated team at the Ypsilanti Health Center. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, assisting with various clinical tasks under the direction of Registered Nurses, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and have a commitment to community health care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse in Michigan.
• Minimum 1 year of ambulatory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in specialty clinics under RN direction.
• Participate in patient care activities including vaccinations and documentation.
• Assist with day-to-day clinic operations and quality initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Michigan

Tools

MiChart

Epic Program

Job description

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of a
Registered nurse.

• Provide nursing care to patients within the YHC Specialty Clinics
• Per protocol, complete specified tasks related to prescription renewal.
• Participate in process improvement activities, including the processes associated with prescriptionrenewal.
• May include direct patient care including; immunizations, injections, wound care, suture removals,patient flow, and documentation (list is not comprehensive).
• Complete FMLA, disability, DME and assisted living forms/, result notes etc
• Assist with quality care initiatives/BPAs.
• Partner with the Registered Nurse Team to support the patient phone call management function of thehealth center.
• Participate in the use of protocols at the direction of the Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Assist in day-to-day clinic operations. Assist RN and MD staff as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement, staff meetings to enhance patient care.

Required Qualifications*

• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing
• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Michigan.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires extensive standing/ walking as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring ofpatients. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required ofpositions that will be given in this title and shall not ne construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right ofany supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of aparticular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentionedthat are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the
position. RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position

Desired Qualifications*

• Minimum of one year of ambulatory care experience.
• Demonstrated record of excellent attendance.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of UMHS Policies and Procedures.
• Efficient in EMR; i.e. MiChart, Epic Program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational skills arerequired.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced clinic setting.
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Computer skills and knowledge related to test and procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment to Ypsilanti community
• Volunteer or work experience in / with Ypsilanti Community
• Demonstrated experience with community health care

Work Schedule

• Hours/Week: 40 hours/week (part time).
• Shift/Hours/Days: Day Shift; Mon-Fri, (hours are variable), due to patient needs and volume demandsweekends and holidays.
• The building hours will be 7am-7:30pm so there will be options for 8 and 10 hour shifts.

Work Locations

Location: Ypsilanti Health Center
Note: Employees may float to other departments within the ACU

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 .

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.

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 employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

265227

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