Job Summary
The Northville Health Center is an Ambulatory Care facility comprised of clinical and diagnostic services, dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults and children.
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*
Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of the RN and/or provider supporting Pediatrics, OBGYN, Adult primary and specialty care and allergy immunotherapy. Provide exceptional customer service for both pediatric and adult patients by performing direct patient care including: assisting and administering allergy immunotherapy injections/medications, immunizations, test and procedures, patient instruction, patient flow, administer and document injections/medications according to standards, prescription refills, preparing exam rooms, and maintenance dose allergy injections. Must be able to interpret diagnostic test instructions, assist with procedures, and obtain diagnostic results from clinical information system. Assist with patient calls as delegated by physicians or nursing staff. Manage high volume prescription renewals and authorizations following the established protocols.
Required Qualifications*
- Current licensure as LPN in the State of Michigan.
- Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.
Desired Qualifications*
- One year experience with an electronic medical record.
- One year experience within an ambulatory setting.
- Candidate must be an active team player with the ability to work independently; possess strong organization and prioritization skill; ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment; and have demonstrated problem solving skills demonstrated by positive and successful evaluations.
- The selected individual must also have excellent attendance demonstrated through evaluation and references.
- Individual must exhibit a professional and positive image when interacting with patients, faculty and staff. Must also adhere to a high standard of personal and professional conduct; possess excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; and have a demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse population demonstrated by positive and successful evaluations.
Work Schedule
Hours per week: 40
Evenings and flexible schedule required and rotating Saturdays/Sundays may be required. Orientation, trainings, and education may be at variable locations.
Work Locations
Northville 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. 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.