LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE: BCSC Core

Job Title

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Job Description

The Brighton Center for Specialty Care is the newest University of Michigan Ambulatory Care facility dedicated to providing high quality health care services for adults and children. Assist in the delivery of patient care; participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Professional or Physician in a busy outpatient specialty clinical office setting. General supervision is received from a Physician or Registered Nurse. Functional supervision may be exercised over Medical Assistants in collaboration with Clinic Lead.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to both adult and pediatric patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Professional or Physician and assists physicians with clinic procedures.
• Provide nursing care to patients seen in our specialty clinic spaces including but not limited to: Allergy, Nephrology and injection therapy
• Assist RNs with daily responsibilities as directed including (but not limited to) medication refills, lab results management and instruction on plan of care.
• Administer and document allergy immunotherapy injections, oral medication and biologic injections according to established standards. Observation of patient after therapy require
• 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 research projects, quality improvement projects and management and monitoring of patient databases
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Expectations

• Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability and flexibility and consistently share information and resources with others.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (e.g. ability to provide and receive constructive feedback, constructive approaches to resolving workplace issues)
• Strong attention to detail
• Work well with minimal supervision
• Willingness to work with children and adults
• Able to work in a fast paced customer friendly environment.
• Basic clerical tasks that require proper telephone technique, basic typing, computer and data entry

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.
• Successful completion of a pharmacology course in an accredited program is necessary.
• 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.

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 worlds 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
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Work Schedule

• Hours per week: 40
• Shift/Hours/Days: Varied days; hours may vary between 7AM-6PM
• Location: Brighton Center for Specialty Care

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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.