LPN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Capella University scholarships

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our outpatient addiction recovery program in Ohio. You will provide basic medical services, document patient records, and ensure safe medication delivery per facility policy.

Join a team focused on recovery and compassionate care. The role offers full benefits, PTO, 401k with match, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth within a national network.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of employment (OH).
• One (1) year experience or knowledge in the field of drug abuse recommended.
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and BLS certified.
• Knowledge of infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• Experience triaging in emergency situations and assisting with medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and side effects.
• Administer/dispense medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations and DEA guidelines.
• Conduct urine drug screens if needed.
• Conduct evaluations for new intakes, quarterly, annual, awol, and possible impairment.
• Document Nursing progress notes and maintain medical records as required.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely.

Skills

LPN license OH

CPR/First Aid/BLS

Medical documentation

Urine drug screens

Job description

M-F 5a-1:30p and rotating Saturdays

Highlights

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.

Position Overview

As an LPN, you are responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient addiction recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and providing for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with facility policy and procedures; and for maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per State and Federal regulations.

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

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of employment
• One (1) year experience or knowledge in the field of drug abuse recommended.
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and BLS certified
• Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• Experience triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies

Responsibilities

• Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
• Administer/dispense medications (i.e., Methadone, Suboxone, etc.) in accordance with State and Federal regulations, and DEA best practice guidelines.
• Conduct urine drug screens if needed.
• Conduct evaluations for new intakes, quarterly, annual, awol, and possible impairment
• Ensure the adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction has occurred.
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is followed.
• Place, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
• Respond appropriately to emergency or unforeseen situations and provide appropriate care per license.
• Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
• Document Nursing progress notes on all patients, and maintains medical records including, but not limited to, individual patient records, daily medication charts, dosage records, physician orders, etc., as required.
• Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
• Order medical supplies and maintain a proper inventory and record of use per regulations.
• Make appointments for patients to see physician; obtain lab workups and provide reminders to patients to ensure appointments are kept.
• Conduct Medication call backs for patients receiving take home medication
• Discuss with physicians and team about important changes in patients 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 clients’ attendance and treatment.
• Assist in organizing transfers of patients to and from the program; verify medication verbally with nurse of another program.
• Possess the knowledge and understanding of how to recognize and manage an opiate overdose.
• Understand the clinical benefits and limitations of urine screens, toxicology, and other testing procedures.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission. 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.