Nurse - RN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading addiction treatment provider as an RN in Georgetown, Kentucky. You will be responsible for monitoring patient care and ensuring the compliance of medical services with state regulations. Pinnacle Treatment Centers values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits to support your career growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

Clear career advancement opportunities

Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility

Access to free continuing education courses

18 days of Paid Time Off

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working schedules

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky.
• Minimum of one year of experience in substance abuse or mental health.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate all nursing and medical care of patients.
• Screen and assess each patient for co-existing medical conditions.
• Administer medications as ordered and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Emergency triage

Patient counseling

Medication administration

Documentation management

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Pinnacle’s Voice: A Tale of Transformation & Recovery

“I found myself like a lot of people in a position I never thought I would be in. I needed help bad… It all started with a call… one of the easiest and hardest things I’ve ever done. Every day I wake up and think how good it feels and how lucky I am to have found this place.”

-Patient, Pinnacle Treatment Centers

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, committed to transforming lives through compassionate care. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, focusing on the holistic well-being of our patients, and treating our teammates with the same level of individualized compassion and empathy. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for both our patients and our dedicated team of professionals. Pinnacle transforms the lives of more than 35,000 individuals daily resulting in a network of care spanning across the country.

As an RN, you will monitor and coordinate all nursing and medical care of patients in the absence of the Director of Nursing. This role is responsible for providing medical services directly to patients and maintaining the appropriate records and medical files per state and federal regulations.

Teammate Appreciation Benefits: At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we value our teammates and offer a variety of benefits to support their personal and professional growth.

• Variable Pay Structure: Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and licensure.
• Defined Career Pathing: Clear advancement opportunities through our Residential Aide Tier Program.
• STAR LRP Eligibility: 90% of our facilities are eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Continuing Education: Access to over 600 free CEU courses to enhance your skills and knowledge. Partnership with Capella University to offer discounted tuition to PTC teammates.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 18 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays to maintain work-life balance.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: Be part of a workforce that reflects the diversity of our patient population.
• Schedule Flexibility: We offer flexibility to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
• Merit-Based Increases: Opportunities for merit-based salary increases to recognize your contributions and growth.

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 (1) year experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health field.
• The ability to triage in an emergency, assisting with nurses in medical emergencies.

Preferred

• Three (3) year experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess each patient for co-existing medical problems to assess risk factors affecting appropriate placement for treatment.
• Administer medications/treatments as ordered in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure that adequate recording of the medication administration transaction has occurred.
• Ensure that the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is being followed.
• Facilitate and educate patients in a group process to include 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 for each patient and communicate changes, progress, and/or immediate medical care needs to the provider for follow-up consultation.
• Orders medical supplies, maintains a proper inventory and record of use as per Regulations
• Maintains 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’s 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 (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) 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 assists doctor during physical examinations.
• Keeps medication room clean and orderly; maintains medical equipment.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team & Start Saving Lives Today

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• 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. 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.