Registered Nurse

Position Summary:
MCHC is expanding and preparing to open an additional location in South Milwaukee to expand access to our services and reach more members of the community. We are currently building our team for this new site and are seeking a Registered Nurse to join us as we prepare for the location’s opening.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is an essential member of our interdisciplinary care team, providing quality, patient-centered nursing care to support health maintenance, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. RNs work closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to assess patient needs, coordinate care, and promote positive health outcomes in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
Anticipated Start Date: November 2, 2026. This is a tentative start date and is subject to the timeline for the new location and other operational factors. The final start date and training schedule will be communicated to the selected candidate as plans are finalized.
General Description:
Under general supervision, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and theoretical/clinical skills in the promotion/maintenance of health. Incorporates evidence-based nursing practices consistent with national standards and which support quality outcomes. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care rendered.
Clinic RN reports to the Clinic Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Wisconsin state license as a registered nurse
Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS Certification or become CPR/BLS certified prior to working in a patient care
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supports, and practices the mission and philosophy of MCHC and department/service.
2. Utilizing a holistic approach and evidence based nursing practices, incorporates the nursing process into the goal directed plan of care for the patient. Plan of care should include planning and scheduling of intervention/care and collaboration with other services/departments. (Patient Care, Nursing, Plan of Care)
a) Prepares and administers various medications and injections;
collects and analyzes specimens as directed.
b) Provides and/or assists with patient care, minor procedures and treatments within the scope of practice. (Patient Care, Scope of Practice, Assist Providers) includes a
c) Communicates appointments, specialty procedures, and instructions by phone, in writing, and in person; coordinates patient
information with other facilities, departments, and staff as appropriate. (Patient Care, Nursing, Scheduling)
d) Provides education, instructions, and advice to patients as directed by physician with consideration to age appropriate care. (Education, Patient, Educates Patient, non-Provider)
e) Responsible for documentation within clinical records (both electronic or written) of all patient care or treatments provided (HIM, Patient Chart, Documents in Patient Record)
f) Enters physician orders into clinical information systems.
3. Evaluates patient status via phone and in office setting. Advises patient appropriately (i.e., wound status, post operative, etc). (Patient Care, Nursing, Triage)
4. Plans and organizes the work day to meet the need of the designated area. (Patient Care, Nursing, Day planning – includes a & c below)
a) Provides office clerical and administrative services as directed
or as needed to maximize workflow, patient through put and to maximize provider resources.
b) Assists with provider documentation, charge capture and billing
code capture.
c) Delegates work assignments within the scope of practice to other team members (LPN, Medical Assistant or Patient Service Representative) to meet the needs of the facility.
5. Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates and documents safe patient care consistent with MCHC values/goals, policies and procedures.
6. Adheres to patient safety standards and identifies and anticipates problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
7. Maintains appropriate skill/knowledge in specialty area with application and patient relevance of commonly used equipment specific to area; pharmacological application; application of laboratory values with disease process and physiological status.
8. Analyzes and shares the practice implications of nursing research in specialty area. (Patient Care, Research, Nursing Research)
9. Performs or assists with various procedures as competency and training permit (e.g., dobutamine stress tests, conscious sedation, spirometry, IVs, and patient recovery, etc.) (Patient Care, Procedures, RN Scope of Practice)
10. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess, enhance, and/or improve the quality of care. Participates in the incorporation of evidence based outcomes and core principles, Joint Commission readiness activities, quality audits, quality improvement and patient safety teams, peer review processes, etc.
11. Develops collaborative relationships with physicians and other health care providers to enhance quality practice.
12. Takes responsibility for identification of own professional growth and developmental needs; meets all system/departmental educational requirements.
13. Demonstrates positive, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff, and others.
14. Consideration is given to the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient. Nursing practice is delivered with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes or the nature of health problems.
15. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
MCHC policies and procedures both organizational and departmental
MCHC Clinic Code of Business Conduct
MCHC Compliance Policy
HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Patient service techniques and Personal Service Excellence (PSE) skills
Regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA,)
Personal computers, hardware and EMR’s
Nursing practices, planning and assessment within scope of practice
American Nurse’s Association (ANA) Code of Ethics
Patient safety standards SKILL IN:
Professional written and oral communication skills

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No