Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; La Mirada (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in addiction treatment services is seeking dedicated Licensed Psychiatric Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses. This role involves providing essential medical services in an outpatient recovery environment, ensuring safe medication delivery, and maintaining thorough documentation. With a mission to transform lives through effective treatment, the company offers a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on individuals and communities while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Ongoing training and certification

Comprehensive benefits package

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Loan Repayment

Discounted tuition and scholarships

Qualifications

• Active California nursing/technician license required.
• Experience in triaging and assisting with medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medication dosages for patients.
• Maintain accurate patient medication records per regulations.
• Orient new patients to program policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Emergency Response

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Technical/Other Training

High School/GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Offering $2,000 Sign On Bonus

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Aegis / 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.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician), you are responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice, and providing for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with company policy and procedures; and for maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per state and federal regulations.

Pay Range: $24/hour - $30/hour

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:

• Active and current California nursing / technician license (includes Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician), along with current CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid certification.
• Experience with triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies.

Responsibilities:

• Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing controlled and non-controlled substances.
• Perform as required by applicable federal and state regulations daily reconciliation of controlled substances.
• Maintain as required by applicable federal and state regulations accurate individual patient medication dosage sheets and urinalysis results.
• Administer medication dosages and evaluate patients for side effects or reactions.
• Document and sign entries in patient treatment records as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and security at the dispensing window.
• Administer as needed medication to patients who are locally hospitalized.
• Provide appropriate documentation to Medical Director and / or Clinic Manager as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ensure that forms are completed in their entirety.
• Maintain patient charts and filing.
• Ensure knowledge of, and observe, applicable federal and state regulations.
• Orient new patients to the programs’ policies, rules, and procedures.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Education

Required:

• Technical/other training or better

Preferred:

• High School/GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred:

• CPR
• Licensed Psychiatric Tech
• LVN

Behaviors

Preferred:

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred:

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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.