Registered Nurse

MCHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center expanding into South Milwaukee to serve the greater Milwaukee area. We're recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our new outpatient clinic location ahead of its opening in late 2026.

About the Role

As a Clinic RN, you'll be a core member of our interdisciplinary care team, delivering patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced outpatient clinic setting. You'll report to the Clinic Manager and apply the full nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to support patient health maintenance, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. Working closely with physicians and allied health professionals, you'll ensure quality outcomes consistent with evidence-based practice and national standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic patient assessments and develop goal-directed, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with the clinical team
• Prepare and administer medications, injections, and collect/analyze specimens as directed
• Perform nursing duties including patient care, minor procedures, and treatments within your scope of practice
• Conduct triage evaluations—both in-office and by phone—to assess patient status and advise appropriately on wound care, post-operative concerns, and other clinical matters
• Educate patients on health topics and medical instructions, tailored to age and comprehension level
• Manage clinic workflow and provide administrative support to optimize patient throughput, provider resources, and team efficiency
• Delegate tasks to LPNs, medical assistants, and patient service representatives as appropriate
• Maintain comprehensive, timely clinical documentation in our electronic medical records system
• Assist with provider documentation, charge capture, and billing accuracy
• Support provider procedures including stress tests, conscious sedation, spirometry, IV placement, and patient recovery, as competency permits
• Lead patient safety initiatives—identifying potential issues, maintaining compliance with organizational and external safety standards (OSHA, Joint Commission, CMS)
• Participate in quality improvement projects, Joint Commission readiness assessments, and peer review
• Maintain current knowledge in specialty areas including equipment operation, pharmacology, and lab value interpretation
• Foster collaborative, respectful relationships with clinicians, staff, and patients; uphold patient dignity in all interactions
• Embody MCHC's mission and values in all aspects of care delivery

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• Current Wisconsin RN license
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification (or obtain before patient care duties begin)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of RN experience in a hospital, physician clinic, or other medical facility
• Competency in triage nursing and physician support functions
• Familiarity with outpatient clinic operations

Required Knowledge and Skills

• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality protocols
• Patient service and care techniques
• Regulatory and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA)
• Electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Nursing assessment and practice within scope of RN licensure
• ANA Code of Ethics
• Patient safety protocols and quality standards
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence-based care planning, patient education, and family support
• Time management and emergency response capabilities

Work Environment

Full-time, on-site role in a typical patient care clinic environment. Position involves computer use for clinical documentation and financial systems. Start date is tentatively November 2, 2026, though timing is subject to the new clinic's opening schedule; final start date and training schedule will be confirmed with the selected candidate.