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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: Ambulatory Care Services (East Ann Arbor and Geriatric ACU

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 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.

+ Support the RN inbasket workload.

+ 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, e.g., pediatrics, OB/GYN, and adult medicine, as patient demands. Based on the expansion of the division, orientation and training would be provided for new subspecialties within primary care.

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.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Ambulatory Clinic LPN experience

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 40 hr./week

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

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

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

263311

Working Title

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: Ambulatory Care Services (East Ann Arbor and Geriatric ACU

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Ambulatory Care Services

Posting Begin/End Date

5/07/2025 - 5/21/2025

Career Interest

Nursing- All Nursing

Licensed Practical Nursing

Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics

Patient Care Services

UMMAP-Hospital Services