Job Posting for Nurse - RN at Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

Registered Nurse - RN

Per Diem

Competitive Pay Rates plus Shift Differential

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

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 an RN, you will monitor and coordinate all nursing and medical care of patients in the absence of the Director of Nursing. This role is responsible for providing medical services directly to patients and maintaining the appropriate records and medical files per state and federal regulations.

Benefits:

Shift differential for nights and weekends
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:

Registered Nurse in the state of employment
Prior experience with chemical addiction and/or mental health disease including psychopharmacology.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification
Minimum of one (1) year experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health field.
The ability to triage in an emergency, assisting with nurses in medical emergencies.

Preferred

Three (3) year experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychC

Responsibilities:

Screen and assess each patient for co-existing medical problems to assess risk factors affecting appropriate placement for treatment.
Administer medications/treatments as ordered in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure that adequate recording of the medication administration transaction has occurred.
Ensure that the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is being followed.
Facilitate and educate patients in a group process to include chemical dependency issues, infectious disease, medical and mental health issues.
Administer, interpret, and keep accurate documentation of Mantoux test for teammates.
Assess patient response to treatments and medications, interactions, and effectiveness.
Document and summarize individual nursing care for each patient and communicate changes, progress, and/or immediate medical care needs to the provider for follow-up consultation.
Orders medical supplies, maintains a proper inventory and record of use as per Regulations
Maintains all medical records including individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, doctor’s orders, etc., as required.
Makes appointments for patients to see physician; obtains lab workups and checks with patients to see that appointments are kept.
Counsel’s patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
Discusses with physician and team important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
Provides referral for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follows-up on patients’ attendance and treatment.
Assists in organizing transfers of patients to and from different levels of care.
Assist in training teammates in medical conditions, responses, and patient care.
Maintain continuing education credits as required by the Board of Nursing
Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
May assists doctor during physical examinations.
Keeps medication room clean and orderly; maintains medical equipment.
Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Experience

Preferred

Psych Pharmacotherapy
1 - 3 years: Mental/Behavioral Health
1 - 3 years: Chemical/Substance Abuse

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
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.

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