Float Nurse - Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Float Nurse – Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Travel to clinics in the LA region required. $2,000 sign‑on bonus offered.

Pay Range: $24–$30 per hour, plus premium eligible.

• Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing controlled and non‑controlled substances.
• Perform daily reconciliation of controlled substances per federal and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate individual patient medication dosage sheets and urinalysis results per regulations.
• Administer medication dosages and evaluate patients for side effects or reactions.
• Document and sign entries in patient treatment records as required.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and security at the dispensing window.
• Administer medication to patients who are locally hospitalized as needed.
• Provide appropriate documentation to Medical Director and/or Clinic Manager per regulations.
• Ensure that forms are completed in their entirety.
• Maintain patient charts and filing.
• Observe applicable federal and state regulations.
• Orient new patients to program policies, rules, and procedures.
• Assist with intakes of new patients.
• Perform venipuncture and collect lab specimens as needed.
• Prepare, stock, and maintain exam rooms and dispensary.
• Complete required internal and external reports/documents.
• Collect patient fees as needed and record in Cash Fee Collection Log.
• Complete superbill for services provided to each patient.
• Act as liaison with health agencies and the community.
• Appear in court on behalf of patients when necessary.
• Monitor patient flow and crowd control in clinic and outside areas.
• Oversee general safety and wellbeing of patients in the clinic.
• Maintain clinic security procedures.
• Report life‑threatening situations concerning teammates, patients, and the immediate community.
• Observe collection of patients’ urine samples when needed.
• Participate in or conduct case conferences when needed.
• Collect research data as needed.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active and current California nursing/technician license (Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician).
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing in state of employment; insurable by designated carrier. Must drive for company purposes.
• Regional travel up to 75% may be required to provide facility support.
• Experience with triaging in emergency situations and assisting with medical emergencies.

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off).
• 401(k) 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.

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, 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 or is perceived as having any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.