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Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.

Nurse - RN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc., Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation, touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

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 year experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health field

The ability to triage in an emergency and assist nurses in medical emergencies

Preferred

Three year experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy

Responsibilities

Screen and assess each patient for co‑existing medical problems and risk factors for appropriate placement for treatment

Administer medications/treatments as ordered in accordance with state and federal regulations

Ensure accurate recording of medication administration transactions

Follow the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director

Facilitate and educate patients in group processes for 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 and communicate changes, progress, and immediate medical care needs to the provider for follow‑up consultation

Order medical supplies, maintain 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

Discusses with physician and team important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment

Provides referral for specialized care at local health centers and follows 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

Keep medication room clean and orderly; maintain medical equipment

Other duties as assigned

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse (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, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, or any other consideration that is unlawful under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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