Job Summary

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*

    Provide safe, effective, and individualized nursing care in an ambulatory care OBGYN clinic setting under the direction of a registered nurse. 
    Provide nursing care according to the established institutional and unit policies.
    Provide the delivery of culturally sensitive, age-specific team-based care models in delivering nursing care for primary care patients, including adult medicine, pediatric, and OB/GYN patient populations.
    Perform nurse visits (in person/video visit)
    Assist with in-clinic procedures including, but not limited to, Laminaria's and other gynecology procedures. 
    Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care. 
    Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources. 
    Observe patient status, report and document changes and nursing care given.
    Administer and document medications according to established standards.
    Initiate appropriate measures in emergencies.
    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 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. 
    Other duties as assigned could include but are not limited to OB intakes, wound care, suture/staple removal, results reporting, weight checks, blood pressure checks, injections, catheter insertion and removal, voiding trials, and specimen collection.
    Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary services to provide high-quality, effective patient care.

Expectations 
    Demonstrated critical thinking skills using 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 and 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 assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
    Willingness to adapt to different populations, i.e., pediatrics, OB/GYN, and adult medicine, as patient demands. 
    Demonstrated accountability and dependability, for example, completion of work, mandatories, and goal setting within established timelines.
 

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

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. 
    Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last five (5) years)  patient care experience 
    BLS certification
 

Desired Qualifications*

Greater than one (1) year LPN experience

Ambulatory care LPN experience in Women's Health
Experience performing New Patient Obstetric Intakes
Additional specialty GYN ambulatory care experience in Vulvar, Peds GYN, Transgender Patients, Minimally Invasive Surgery, URO/GYN, and Chronic Pelvic Pain 
Experience with MiChart, EPIC, Cisco Finesse, Word, and Excel
 

Work Schedule

Hours/Week: 32 hours (0.8 FTE)
Shift/Hours/Days: Day shift (8-hour shift); Monday-Friday. Depending on patient and volume needs, hours and days may be variable (nontraditional, including further weekends/holiday commitments).
Location: Von Voigtlander OBGYN Clinic and other work locations as needed to support patient populations seen in different locations.
 

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 the work modes.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.