Director of Nursing

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; London (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team in providing critical medical services to patients with addiction challenges. This role involves direct patient oversight while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in addiction treatment and nursing supervision, along with necessary certifications. Join our mission to transform lives and communities through exceptional care.

Benefits

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Company sponsored training and certification

Comprehensive benefits package

Student loan repayment program

Discounted tuition and scholarships

Qualifications

• RN in the State of employment required.
• Two years' experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders.
• Leadership experience of three years or more.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the nursing team and medication services.
• Development of nursing schedules and managing shifts.
• Documenting nursing progress notes and maintaining medical records.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Leadership

Infection Control

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Nurse Manager/Supervisor (Virginia)

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.

As the Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for providing medical services directly to patients and for maintaining the appropriate records and medical files per State and Federal regulations. Assist with the development and changes of policies and procedures for medication administration as well as oversight of the pharmacy.

Benefits:

• 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:

• RN (Registered Nurse) in the State of employment
• Prior experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• Two (2) years of experience working with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy.
• Three (3) years of experience with supervision and/or management of a nursing team.
• Experience with triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies.
• Able to provide thorough physical assessments of patients.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license in good standing in state of employment and be insurable by the designated carrier. This role is required to drive for company purposes. Localized travel up to 20% may be required.

Preferred

• Five (5) years of experience working with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the nursing team, including medication services, admissions, and lab services. Supervision shall occur at least monthly or more often if warranted based on patient health needs.
• Development of schedules for nursing team and providing coverage when needed to fill gaps to ensure all shifts are covered within the facility.
• Provide oversight of inventory, ordering, receiving and accountability of medication / inventory control in conjunction with the other pharmacy personnel as required by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and state regulatory bodies.
• Ensure the Diversion Control Plan is in place and is always enforced within the facility.
• Consult in the development of the policies and procedures for medication administration or assistance with self-administration of medication or both.
• Administer / dispense medication under the direction of the physician.
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician or Medical Director is adhered to within the facility.
• Administer and interpret Mantoux testing/IGRA TB Blood Test
• Schedules appointments for patients to see the physician, provides lab work and referrals for additional follow up care.
• Provide training to nursing team in medical and health/safety matters and properly maintaining medical equipment.
• Assess patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
• Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
• Must document nursing progress notes on all patients.
• Orders medical supplies, maintains a proper inventory and record of use as per regulations.
• Maintains all medical records including but not limited to individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, Doctor’s orders, etc., as required.
• Educates patients about methadone/buprenorphine and their side effects. Counselors include personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
• Discusses with physicians and teammates important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/ State requirements.
• Be available for administrative on call rotation.
• Medication Administration Training for Residential Aide Department.
• Auditing of Medication Administration Record
• Work with Residential Aide Manager and House Manager to ensure proper medication storage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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. We want to have the best available persons in every job. 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.