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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: Pavilion PACU

Job Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you will play a crucial role in the recovery of patients following anesthesia administration. Working under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, you will provide compassionate and skilled nursing care to patients as they emerge from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the recovery process. Your attention to detail, clinical expertise, and commitment to patient well-being will contribute to the overall success of our PACU unit.

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.

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

+ Retirement Savings Opportunities

Responsibilities*

1. **Patient Monitoring and Observation**

2. **Documentation in Michart**

3. **Patient Advocacy and Support**

4. **Assistance with Patient Care (toileting, ambulation, repositioning, wound care & dressing changes, etc.)**

5. **Postoperative phone calls**

6. **PIV insertion and removal**

7. **Arterial line blood draws and removal**

8. **Lab draws**

9. **Reviewing AVS (After visit summary) and discharge instructions**

10. **Patient transport**

Required Qualifications*

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Michigan.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision.

Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Physical Requirements:

+ Ability to stand, walk, bend, push and lift throughout the shift.

+ Capable of lifting and moving patients with assistance as needed.

+ Visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor patients and interpret medical equipment alarms.

NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

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

Desired Qualifications*

+ Minimum of one year of experience as a LPN

+ Previous experience in a hospital setting.

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours/week

Shift: Days; 10-hour shifts; 0530-1600 (may include scheduled weekend shifts)

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) .

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. This job 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

268334

Working Title

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: Pavilion PACU

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 Post Anes Care Unit - PAV

Posting Begin/End Date

9/05/2025 - 9/14/2025

Career Interest

Nursing- All Nursing

Licensed Practical Nursing

Nursing- Surgical Services: OR/ PACU