Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Registered Nurse (RN)
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
Full-time (Night-shift). Shift Differential Available.
We offer competitive salaries, 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 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.
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 in medical emergencies
Preferred
Three (3) years of experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy
Responsibilities
Screen and assess each patient for co-existing medical problems to assess risk factors affecting appropriate placement for treatment
Administer medication/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 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 and 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
Provide 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
Assist 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 the doctor during physical examinations
Keeps medication room clean and orderly; maintains medical equipment
Other duties as assigned
Experience
1 year(s): Experience working in the substance abuse and/or mental health field
Licenses & Certifications
RN
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. 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 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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Registered Nurse (RN)
role at
Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
Full-time (Night-shift). Shift Differential Available.
We offer competitive salaries, 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 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.
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 in medical emergencies
Preferred
Three (3) years of experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy
Responsibilities
Screen and assess each patient for co-existing medical problems to assess risk factors affecting appropriate placement for treatment
Administer medication/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 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 and 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
Provide 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
Assist 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 the doctor during physical examinations
Keeps medication room clean and orderly; maintains medical equipment
Other duties as assigned
Experience
1 year(s): Experience working in the substance abuse and/or mental health field
Licenses & Certifications
RN
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. 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 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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