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Registered Nurse​/Licensed Practical Nurse

Job in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listing for: Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We're Hiring!

Progressive Community Health Centers is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Registered
Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse
. This is a full-time position that does not require late nights or holidays.

Are you a student in your last year of medical, nursing, or dental school, or a licensed primary care clinician?

If so, you can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP) or you may be eligible to receive loan repayment assistance from the NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (NHSC S2S LRP).

National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program:

In exchange for loan repayment, you serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

Important Dates | Determine Your Eligibility | Disciplines | Sites

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, 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, and Integrated Behavioral Health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment.

Job Summary

The RN/LPN works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic patient and family centered care. The RN/LPN systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute and evaluate the plan of care. The RN/LPN utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The RN/LPN establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.

The RN/LPN considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The RN/LPN participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Service - Provides coordinated, patient- and family-centered nursing care by actively collaborating with the interprofessional team to meet care needs across settings.

  • Telephone and MyChart triage:
    According to the chief complaint, assess the severity of the patient's symptoms and guide the patient to the appropriate level of care (Scheduled visit, Same day slot when available, Walk-In/Urgent Care, or Emergency)
  • Address all medication refill requests by directly refilling when allowable per protocol, pending prescription with correct pharmacy information and sending to the Provider team, or advising patient that an appointment is needed for further refills. Review and triage the lab/x-ray results received in the office and notify the physician or other healthcare provider of critical values.
  • Empowerment

    Empowers patients, families, and care partners by establishing shared goals, supporting care coordination, and using evidence-based information to guide informed decision-making.

  • Call patients with abnormal results as directed by providers and report abnormal results to governing bodies as directed (such as required STI reporting and lead reporting). Perform patient education and instruction regarding medication regime and documents in the medical records.
  • Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competence, personal and professional growth through in-house education material, conferences, and community resources.
  • Compassion

    Demonstrates compassion through therapeutic relationships, attentive assessment, and respectful engagement with patients and families throughout the continuum of care.

  • Demonstrate tact, courtesy and respect in all interactions with patients, visitors, and staff as well as outside agencies.
  • Promote a positive working environment that represents cooperation and collaboration between programs, services and co-workers.
  • Quality

    Ensures high-quality care by systematically assessing patient data, applying evidence-based practice,…

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