What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Nurse - LPN/LVN position at Pinnacle Treatment Centers?
Lead Nurse
We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily.
Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.
Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.
As a Lead Nurse, you will provide services to patients during their treatment at the facility. You will supervise and administer proper doses of the prescribed treatment to patients while maintaining proper documentation. You will supervise the work to create an environment of long-term recovery.
Pay Range:
- $28 to $30 per hour
Benefits:
- 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
- 401k with company match
- Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
- Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University
Requirements:
- LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician in good standing with the State of California
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, catering to a high volume of patients daily
- Flexibility in schedule and location
- Travel may be required
Responsibilities:
- Review patient information to ensure correct dosage amounts of patient medications are administered
- Dispense controlled and non-controlled medication per physician’s orders
- Observe patients
- Consult with clinic doctors regarding any changes in dosage
- Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing controlled and non-controlled substances.
- Document and sign entries inpatient treatment records as required by applicable federal and state regulations
- Prepare, stock, and maintain exam rooms and dispensary
- Possibly working on an “On-call” basis when needed
Join our team. Join our mission.
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- LPN
- LVN
Behaviors
Preferred- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Salary : $28 - $30
