Registered Nurse
Outreach Community Health Centers, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Position Summary
Reporting to the Clinic Office Manager, the registered nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to the behavioral health and primary care departments, including administering medications, performing treatments, triaging patients, and providing patient education. Responsibilities include accurately documenting patient information, supporting medical assistants, and managing patient flow in the department. The RN performs additional support duties to ensure efficient operations and excellent patient service in alignment with OCHC policies and procedures. The RN collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer, Director of Behavioral Health, Primary Care Nurse Manager, and Behavioral Health Clinic Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Coordination
Provide direct nursing care, including obtaining vitals, clinical assessment, triage (in-person and phone), immunizations, medication administration, injection management (e.g., long-acting antipsychotics), and patient education for patients of all ages.
Support primary care providers and behavioral health clinicians in delivering integrated care plans.
Collaborate with medical assistants, care coordinators, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.
Monitor and manage abnormal test results, care gaps, and follow‑up needs.
Respond to medication refill requests and assist with medication prior authorizations.
Assist in care transitions and discharge follow‑up for high‑risk patients.
Provide nursing support for patients receiving psychiatric services.
Support behavioral health crises under the direction of licensed providers.
Promote trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, and culturally responsive care.
Assist medical assistants with rooming processes and patient care activities as needed.
Maintain clinical supply inventory.
Operate and maintain equipment related to the provider’s specialty (e.g., EKG machines, nebulizers, oxygen tanks).
Maintain and update clinical skills by attending staff meetings and in‑services.
Patient Education & Advocacy
Educate patients and families on self‑management, medications, and health promotion.
Encourage engagement in preventive care, screenings, and wellness visits.
Advocate for patient access to services and community resources.
Quality & Compliance
Document all nursing activities accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs.
Coordinate and facilitate handling of sample medications and any communication needed to relay to the provider regarding changes in medications or updates. Maintain and oversee the sample medication inventory and processes.
Comply with FQHC, HRSA, and state/federal regulations, including infection control and confidentiality standards.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Education & Experience
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Wisconsin. Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Community health experience is preferred. Experience working within a Behavioral Health Clinic or Primary Care Clinic is required.
Requires 3-5 years of experience in nursing that includes hands‑on patient care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain upon hire based on department discretion.
Racine Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Reporting to the Clinic Office Manager, the registered nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to the behavioral health and primary care departments, including administering medications, performing treatments, triaging patients, and providing patient education. Responsibilities include accurately documenting patient information, supporting medical assistants, and managing patient flow in the department. The RN performs additional support duties to ensure efficient operations and excellent patient service in alignment with OCHC policies and procedures. The RN collaborates with the Chief Medical Officer, Director of Behavioral Health, Primary Care Nurse Manager, and Behavioral Health Clinic Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Coordination
Provide direct nursing care, including obtaining vitals, clinical assessment, triage (in-person and phone), immunizations, medication administration, injection management (e.g., long-acting antipsychotics), and patient education for patients of all ages.
Support primary care providers and behavioral health clinicians in delivering integrated care plans.
Collaborate with medical assistants, care coordinators, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.
Monitor and manage abnormal test results, care gaps, and follow‑up needs.
Respond to medication refill requests and assist with medication prior authorizations.
Assist in care transitions and discharge follow‑up for high‑risk patients.
Provide nursing support for patients receiving psychiatric services.
Support behavioral health crises under the direction of licensed providers.
Promote trauma‑informed, recovery‑oriented, and culturally responsive care.
Assist medical assistants with rooming processes and patient care activities as needed.
Maintain clinical supply inventory.
Operate and maintain equipment related to the provider’s specialty (e.g., EKG machines, nebulizers, oxygen tanks).
Maintain and update clinical skills by attending staff meetings and in‑services.
Patient Education & Advocacy
Educate patients and families on self‑management, medications, and health promotion.
Encourage engagement in preventive care, screenings, and wellness visits.
Advocate for patient access to services and community resources.
Quality & Compliance
Document all nursing activities accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs.
Coordinate and facilitate handling of sample medications and any communication needed to relay to the provider regarding changes in medications or updates. Maintain and oversee the sample medication inventory and processes.
Comply with FQHC, HRSA, and state/federal regulations, including infection control and confidentiality standards.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Education & Experience
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Wisconsin. Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Community health experience is preferred. Experience working within a Behavioral Health Clinic or Primary Care Clinic is required.
Requires 3-5 years of experience in nursing that includes hands‑on patient care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). May obtain upon hire based on department discretion.
Racine Community Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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