Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Full-Time Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse | Redding, CA

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers provides comprehensive addiction treatment services across the nation.

As an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician), you are responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice, ensuring safe delivery of medication in accordance with company policy and procedures, and maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per state and federal regulations.

$24 - $30 per hour

• 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

• Active and current California nursing/technician license (includes Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician), plus current CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid certification
• Experience with triaging in emergency situations and assisting with medical emergencies

• Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing controlled and non-controlled substances
• Perform as required by applicable federal and state regulations daily reconciliation of controlled substances
• Maintain accurate individual patient medication dosage sheets and urinalysis results per applicable regulations
• Administer medication dosages and evaluate patients for side effects or reactions
• Document and sign entries in patient treatment records as required by applicable regulations
• Ensure patient confidentiality and security at the dispensing window
• Administer as needed medication to patients who are locally hospitalized
• Provide appropriate documentation to Medical Director and/or Clinic Manager as required by applicable regulations
• Ensure forms are completed in their entirety
• Maintain patient charts and filing
• Ensure knowledge of, and observe, applicable federal and state regulations
• Orient new patients to the programs’ policies, rules, and procedures

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, political affiliation, or non-merit-based factors. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has or is associated with such characteristics.