Community Nurse

Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System is a Community Mental Health organization serving individuals with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance abuse disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities across Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join as a passionate, driven Community Nurse on full-time hourly basis requiring on-the-job travel. Provide seamless, patient-centered care in Adult Foster Care group homes and Behavioral Health Home program.

The primary function involves nursing services through person-centered planning, including medication monitoring, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for those at risk or experiencing psychiatric/physical symptoms. Services vary with medical orders to address physical, behavioral, and social needs of vulnerable individuals. Focus on improving outcomes, access, and efficiency within the community.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team with Residential Home Managers and treatment staff. Actively participate in home staff meetings for effective communication and collaboration. Coordinate health care services, attend medically necessary appointments, and provide consultation on health-related issues.

Educate individuals and staff on health and medications using current best practices. Maintain knowledge through required continuing education and seek opportunities to expand expertise. Train staff on medication administration, care plans, protocols like seizure management, and emergency response.