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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (Ambulatory Care, Transplant Center: Hepatology)
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Position Number: 1786427
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (Ambulatory Care, Transplant Center: Hepatology)

Job Opening ID: 183493
Work Location: Michigan Medicine - Health Sys
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: Um Hospital
Department: UMH - TC - Transplant Clinic
Posting Begin/End Date: 1/22/2020 1/29/2020
Salary:
Paid Time Off: Yes
Career Interest: Nursing- All Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics

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 26,000 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?

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range for Licensed Practical Nurses - $40,437.00 - $58,222.00

The benefit package includes:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement

Responsibilities*
Assist in the delivery of nursing care to Hepatology patients. Through the scope of licensure and delegation of the registered nurse these duties include but are not limited to:

Provide support to Avitracks lab monitoring program by working collectively with supporting team.

Provide routine patient instruction regarding lab and diagnostic testing and results.

Instruct patients and families according to a teaching plan established by a Registered Nurse, Advance Practice Provider (APP) or physician.

Obtain prior authorizations for patient medications and initiate the medication refill requests.

Assist with MI-chart workload as designated by physician, APP, or Registered RN.

Assist in scheduling appointments as needed.

Assist with FMLA forms, Disability forms, and other medical documents.

Complete routine patient phone calls and assist with triaging patient calls.

Assist in clinic activities as needed.

Participate in unit staff meetings for problem-solving, planning and improvements in patient care.

Assist in quality assurance activities.

Primary support staff for Fellow physician's patient caseload.

Expectations of Position

Ability to prioritize and problem solve.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

These responsibilities are not all encompassing and further duties may apply with-in the scope of an LPN.

NOTE: This posting replaces Job Posting 183348 due to a change in required qualifications.

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.

Current licensure as LPN in State of Michigan.

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

Must be proficient in computer and keyboarding skills.

Excellent customer service skills as evidenced by reference and/or performance evaluation.

Must have at least 1 (one) year of clinical experience as an LPN within the last 5 years.

NOTE: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

Desired Qualifications*

Previous experience in Tele-management clinic and triaging.

Previous experience in ambulatory care.

Previous experience with Gastroenterology or hepatology patient population.

Experience with obtaining prior authorizations from insurance companies.

Experience with completing medical forms

Experience with filling prior authorizations

Knowledge of University policies and procedures

Knowledge of MiChart, Microsoft Office & Outlook

Demonstrated accountability/dependability as evidenced, for example, by a stellar attendance record; by completion of mandatories and unit based competencies within an established time frame; by meeting deadlines and completing required work

NOTE: This position is directly responsible to the Clinical Nursing Director for Transplant/Hepatology Ambulatory Care Unit with functional reporting to the Registered Nurses within the Hepatology Program.

Work Schedule

Hours: 40 hours, 5 days per week, Monday - Friday
Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Transplant Center- Taubman 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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/183493/licensed_practical_nurse_ambulatory_care_transplant_center_hepatology