Job Description
Join our award-winning healthcare team as a Triage Nurse at Milwaukee Medical Center, where cutting-edge technology meets compassionate patient care. We're seeking a skilled professional to triage incoming patient calls, assess medical urgency, and coordinate with physicians to deliver timely care. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth.
Why Join Us?
- State-of-the-art facilities with advanced telehealth capabilities
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
- Significant sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
- Recognition as Milwaukee's Top Workplace for 5 consecutive years
Responsibilities
- Assess patient symptoms via phone triage using standardized protocols
- Accurately determine medical urgency and prioritize cases
- Coordinate with physicians and care teams for patient disposition
- Document patient encounters in EMR systems with precision
- Provide health education to patients and families
- Collaborate with emergency services for critical referrals
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Wisconsin
- Minimum 2 years emergency/urgent care experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Proficient in telephone triage protocols (e.g., ESI)
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Experience with Epic EMR system preferred
- Excellent communication and empathy abilities
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment