Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Health Qwest Warner Robins
607 A Russell Pkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088, USA

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 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individual, 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 Nurse, you are responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient addiction recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and providing for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with facility policy and procedures; and for maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per State and Federal regulations.

• 18 days PTO
• 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

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse licensed and maintain licenses in good standing in the State of Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• CPR and BLS.
• Experience with triaging in emergency situations and assisting with medical emergencies.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the Georgia Board of Licensure and organizational needs.
• One (1) year experience or knowledge in the field of drug abuse recommended.
• Must meet minimum competency standards as set forth in the Competencies for Nurses.

• Two (2) years' experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy.

• Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
• Administer/dispense medications (e.g., Methadone, Suboxone, etc.) in accordance with State and Federal regulations and DEA best practice guidelines.
• Conduct urine drug screens if needed.
• Conduct assessments for new intakes, quarterly, annual, AWOL, and possible impairment.
• Ensure the adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction.
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is being followed.
• Place, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
• Assess patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
• Respond appropriately to emergency or unforeseen situations and provide care per license.
• Provide counseling regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and other medical matters.
• Document nursing progress notes on all patients, maintaining medical records (individual patient records, daily medication charts, dosage records, physician orders, etc.).
• Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
• Order medical supplies and maintain proper inventory and records.
• Make appointments for patients to see physician; obtain lab workups and provide reminders to patients to ensure appointments are kept.
• Conduct medication callbacks for patients receiving take‑home medication.
• Discuss with physicians and team important changes in patients or patterns affecting treatment.
• Provide referrals for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites) and follow up on clients’ attendance and treatment.
• Assist in organizing transfers of patients to and from the program; verify medications with RN of another program.
• Recognize and manage an opioid overdose.
• Understand clinical benefits and limitations of urine screens, toxicology, and other testing procedures.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

LPN.

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