Registered Nurse - Community Treatment

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Community Treatment Opportunity:

The Registered Nurse (Community Treatment) provides comprehensive nursing services to individuals receiving community-based behavioral health services through the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The nurse works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, therapists, service facilitators, and community partners—to support client stability, recovery, and overall health. Services are delivered in the home and community settings and include medication management, administration of long-acting injectable medications, physical health monitoring, symptom assessment, client education, and care coordination.

What You’ll Get:

• The starting pay range for this role is $36.40 - $39.63, based on experience.
• This job is a full-time, in person position, usually working weekday business hours.
• PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.
• As a full-time employee of NCHC, you are eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 7.2% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

What You Bring:

Required:

• Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain unrestricted driving privileges throughout employment.
• Must meet and continue to meet all requirements for insurability under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.
• Must be authorized to operate any vehicle and transport clients, patients, or staff as required by the position.
• Current BLS certification
• More than 1 year of experience in healthcare, customer service, or a closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• More than 1 year of experience in psychiatric, behavioral health or community based nursing.

In evaluating candidates for this position, North Central Health Care may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

What a Registered Nurse (Community Treatment) does at NCHC:

• Provide nursing services to individuals enrolled in Community Treatment programs in accordance with professional nursing standards and organizational policies.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ mental and physical health status, including symptom evaluation, vital signs monitoring, and health screenings.
• Administer medications, including long-acting injectable medications, ensuring adherence to the “five rights” of medication administration.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and client compliance; communicate concerns and recommendations to prescribing providers.
• Provide education to clients regarding medication, disease management, wellness, treatment adherence, and recovery-oriented practices.
• Conduct routine symptom assessments to evaluate cognition, mood, behavior, functioning, and ability to perform daily living activities.
• Monitor and assess physical health conditions including blood pressure, blood glucose, weight, pain levels, and other health indicators.
• Coordinate care and communicate regularly with multidisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, therapists, service facilitators, case managers, and external providers.
• Advocate for clients during medical appointments and coordinate follow-up care to support treatment adherence and continuity of care.
• Respond to clients experiencing psychiatric or behavioral crises by utilizing therapeutic de-escalation techniques and coordinating appropriate services when necessary.
• Document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and client interactions in the electronic health record in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, clinical supervision, and service planning to support client treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate records of medication inventory, supplies, and disposal in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Travel within the community to conduct home visits, client meetings, and outreach services.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education necessary to perform nursing duties.
• Follow ACT program principles including person-centered care, recovery orientation, trauma-informed practice, and strength-based support.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and client care.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, and driving in the community.
• Exposure to:
  • Agitated, irritated, or confrontational individuals
  • Secondhand smoke
  • Unsafe, cluttered, dirty, or insect-infested homes
  • Extreme temperatures during community-based work
  • Bodily fluids or communicable diseases
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions during community visits.
• Frequent computer use for documentation and communication.
• Regular use of a phone, computer and other electronic devices.
• Ability to hear and observe clients in varied environments.

Who We Are:

Nestled in the heart of Central Wisconsin, North Central Health Care (NCHC) is a healthcare organization formed over fifty years ago as a partnership between three Central Wisconsin counties - Langlade, Lincoln, and Marathon. NCHC employs more than 600 professionals in diverse roles across a variety of care and work environments. We provide passionate and high-quality care for individuals and families within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team. You can visit our website at to learn more.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship, including but not limited to visa sponsorship or employment-based immigration support.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.