LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (Ambulatory Care Services: Ypsilanti Health Center-Multi Specialty) at University of Michigan

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

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**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***

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 prescription renewal.

+ 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 the health 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.

**Nursing Specific Info**

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at.

**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 of patients.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given in this title and shall not ne construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that 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.

+ Bilingual- Spanish

+ 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 are required.

+ 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: 20 hours/week (full time).

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

+ The building hours will be 7am-7:30pm so there will be options for 8 and 10 hour shifts.

+ Location: Ypsilanti Health Center

**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.

**Application Deadline**

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

**Selection Process**

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The Department of Nursing, like the University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

**U-M EEO/AA Statement**

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

**Job Detail**

**Job Opening ID**

251353

**Working Title**

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

**Job Title**

Licensed Practical Nurse

**Work Location**

Ypsilanti

Ann Arbor, MI

**Full/Part Time**

Part-Time

**Regular/Temporary**

Regular

**FLSA Status**

Nonexempt

**Organizational Group**

Um Hospital

**Department**

MM Ypsilanti Health Ctr-Multi

**Posting Begin/End Date**

7/08/2024 - 8/07/2024

**Career Interest**

Nursing- All Nursing

Licensed Practical Nursing

Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics

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