Community Nurse

Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System is a Community Mental Health organization providing services to 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. The Community Nurse role offers full-time hourly employment requiring on-the-job travel. This position delivers seamless, patient-centered care for physical, behavioral, and social needs to vulnerable individuals in Adult Foster Care group homes and the Behavioral Health Home program.

The Community Nurse provides nursing services through person-centered planning practices, including medication monitoring, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for those at risk or experiencing psychiatric/physical symptoms. Services vary with medical orders and focus on integrated care within the community. The role works as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated care team to improve outcomes, access, and efficiency.

Daily collaboration occurs with Residential Home Managers and treatment team members through active participation in home staff meetings for effective communication. The nurse coordinates health care services, attends medically necessary appointments, and ensures staff training on health emergencies and protocols like seizure management. Consultation is provided to residential staff on health-related issues.

Ongoing professional development involves maintaining current knowledge via required continuing education hours and seeking opportunities to expand the knowledge base. The role oversees medication administration, reviews incident reports for interventions, and assists with enhanced pharmacy benefits and durable medical equipment. This supports comprehensive care in residential settings.