Nurse - RN

Position Overview

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• Three (3) year experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy

• 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
• Order medical supplies, maintain a proper inventory and record of use as per Regulations
• Maintain 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 patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment
• Discuss 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 follow-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 assist doctor during physical examinations
• Keeps medication room clean and orderly; maintains medical equipment
• Other duties as assigned

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.