LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (Ambulatory Care, Primary Care- Canton Health Center)

Mission Statement

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*

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to internal medicine, pediatric, and OB/GYN patients and their family under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Provide nursing care according to the established institutional and unit policies.
• Observe patient status, report and document changes and nursing care given.
• Administer and document medications according to established standards.
• Initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations.
• Instruct patients and families according to a teaching plan established by a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in unit staff meetings for problem-solving, planning and improvement of patient care.
• Assist in quality assurance activities.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas including prescription refills and durable medical equipment.
• To work at the maximum level of license, education and scope of practice.
• Other duties as assigned which could include but not limited to wound care, suture staple removal, results reporting, blood pressure checks, injections, and specimen collection.
  
  
  

Expectations

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills through use of the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability including a good attendance record with punctuality.
• Demonstrated adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
• Willingness to adapt to different populations ie: pediatrics, OB/GYN, adult medicine as patient demands. Orientation and training would be provided for new subspecialties within primary care based on expansion of division.
  
  
  

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*

• Ambulatory Clinic LPN experience
  
  
  

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 hours/week

Shift/Hours/Days: Rotating Day/Evening Shift; Mon-Fri (hours are variable, due to patient needs and volume demands including weekends and holidays).

Location: Canton Health Center with potential to work in other locations with expansion of division.

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 employment opportunity employer.