LPN-Internal Medicine Clinic (Full-Time) Days-Novi
Henry Ford Park Internal Medicine - Novi Suite 505 offers primary care and chronic disease management for adults. Internal medicine doctors treat diseases that commonly affect adults as they age. We deliver care for conditions such as high blood pressure or cholesterol, arthritis and headaches. Your doctor helps you manage your medications, recommend screenings, and provides referrals to specialists.
Internal Medicine
Internists (doctors of internal medicine) are trained to treat many medical problems adults face. From minor illnesses to chronic diseases, they get to know your personal medical history and evaluate how you respond to treatments.
Internists evaluate injuries and make sure you get important health screenings when necessary. They encourage lifestyle changes needed to preserve your health. Internists also manage the care of patients who have several medical problems at the same time.
If and when your internist refers you to a specialist such as a cardiologist, endocrinologist or surgeon, he or she will oversee and coordinate your care -- all with your well-being in mind.
Provides care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Responsibilities:
- Contributes to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
- Administers medications and observes patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Performs laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
- Educates patients/families about disease treatment plan including self-care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
- There are 6 providers at this busy location -Each provider has a dedicated MA (This LPN role will not be working with providers unless urgent need arises)
May be covering front desk if needed (training will be provided) - Calls come directly to office (not routed to a central call center)-there will be heavy phone work
This is a cohesive unit with clinical staff having longevity with the unit - Will be managing prior authorizations for meds and testing.
- Manages forms-(Leave of absences, etc.)
- Floating to floor (as MA) when needed
- LPN's manage phones / covers triage (98% phone-some walk in)
Location: Henry Ford Park Internal Medicine - 26850 Providence Pkwy Suite 505 Novi MI 48374
Hours: Monday-Friday No weekends, holidays, on call
Monday & Tuesday 8AM-5PM
Wednesday & Thursday 8AM-4PM
Friday 8AM-3PM
Benefits: Full Time Benefits
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED ·
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. ·
Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED ·
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Experience with prior authorizations preferred
Triage experience preferred
Responds to in basket (EPIC)
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.