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JOB REQUIREMENTS: We\'re Hiring! Do you have a passion for our community and the skill set to support growth at an up-and-coming health organization? Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Urgent Care Registered Nurse at our Urgent Care location. This position does not require one to work nights or weekends! Who are we? Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency\'s mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include family medicine, internal medicine, women\'s health, urgent care, dental, radiology and integrated behavioral health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment. What will you do? Performs telephone triage and addresses urgent walk-in triage of the clinic\'s patients. Provide advice to patients of all ages and diagnoses by using algorithms/protocols and independent judgment. Rank patients according to urgency of need, directing them to further care, as well as directing the patient to the appropriate emergency services, when necessary. Recommends the suggested medical follow-up based on their assessments and established triage protocols/algorithms, and provide health care information, as necessary. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS According to the chief complaint, assess the severity of the patient\'s symptoms by evaluation of symptoms utilizing established triage protocols / algorithms and then guide the patient to the appropriate level of care. Direct the caller the appropriate emergency services, when necessary, recommend the suggested medical follow-up based on their assessment and established triage / algorithms protocols, and provide health care information, as necessary. Review and triage the lab/x-ray results received in the office and notify the physician or other healthcare provider of critical values. Make follow-up calls to high-risk patients to assess changes of status or to ensure that the patient sought the appropriate treatment. Process medication refills, medication changes, and prepares samples accordingly to physician order, and notifies local pharmacies of order(s). Perform patient education and instruction regarding medication regime and documents such as medical records. Based on established protocols, administers oral, subcutaneous, intra-dermal, intramuscular, and all intravenous medications. Thoroughly documents... For full info follow application link. EEO/Disability/Veteran employer. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/4C7CFB7C892C4778