LPN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Full comprehensive benefits package

Discounted tuition and scholarships

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pittsburgh, PA. In this full-time role, the LPN will provide basic medical services in an addiction recovery outpatient setting, administering medication, educating patients, and ensuring compliance with treatment protocols. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 18 days of PTO and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state seeking employment.
• Required to have an active LPN license.
• Assist in training staff on medical and safety matters.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication under direction of physician.
• Ensure adherence to treatment plans.
• Educate clients on medical matters and lab results.
• Conduct blood draws and Mantoux Testing.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Comfortable working independently

Compliance with MAT protocols

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is 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. You will partner with the Nursing Supervisor and Executive Director to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment and routine for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Administer/dispense medication under direction of physician.
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician or Medical Director is being followed.
• Giving and interpreting Mantoux Testing.
• Complete blood draws.
• Assists in training staff in medical and health and safety matters as well as assisting in properly maintaining medical equipment.
• Provide training for staff development specific to health care needs i.e., CPR, First Aid, Blood Pressure.
• Educates clients about methadone maintenance and detoxification as well as side effects and provides education to clients on lab results and all medical matters.
• Educates pregnant patients about prenatal care and assists primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state seeking employment
• Comfortable working independently with the population when needed
• Compliance with MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) program protocols

Education & Licenses

• Required: Associates or better in Nursing or related field

Preferred: High School/GED or better

• Licenses & Certifications: Required LPN

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

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.

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time