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.

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
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

• 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.

Expectations

• Proven self-direction ability including initiative and creativity
• Exhibits high standards of personal and professional conduct as measured by interviews, references, and performance evaluations.
• Individuals 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.
• Demonstrated critical thinking to effectively and efficiently prioritize and problem solve in a fast-paced environment as measured by interviews, references, and performance evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and seek constructive approaches to resolving conflict as measured by interviews, references, and performance evaluations. 
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and set priorities based on the needs in the unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives. 
• Demonstrated accountability and dependability e.g., completion of work, mandatories, goal setting within established timelines. 
• Excellent attendance records as evidenced by references and evaluations

• Current licensure as LPN in the State of Michigan.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Practical Nursing.

• One year experience with electronic medical records.
• One year experience within an ambulatory setting.
   

• Hours/Week: 40 hrs.
• Shift/Hours/Days: Evenings and flexible schedule required, and rotating Saturdays/Sundays may be required. Orientation, training, and education may be at variable locations.
• Location: Northville Health Center 
   

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 the work modes.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.