Nurse - RN

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for nights and/or 1

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Training & certification opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking an RN to deliver quality nursing care in a substance use treatment setting. You will monitor medical care, coordinate with the director of nursing, and maintain patient records in line with state and federal regulations.

The role requires CPR certification, at least one year of experience in addiction or mental health care, and the ability to triage emergencies. We offer day shift (6a-6p, three days) with rotating weekends and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of employment.
• Experience with chemical addiction and/or mental health, including psychopharmacology.
• CPR certification.
• At least 1 year in substance use/mental health care.
• Ability to triage emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients for co-existing medical problems.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Maintain accurate records of medication administration.
• Follow physician/medical director treatment plans.
• Educate patients in group settings on chemical dependency and health topics.
• Document nursing care and patient responses for follow-up.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and keep records.

Skills

Triage

Infection control

Psychopharmacology

Patient counseling

Emergency care

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

RN (Registered Nurse)

Day shift: 6a-6p three days a week + rotating weekends

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 an RN, you will deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact to ensure patient medical needs are met. monitors and coordinates all nursing and medical care of patients in the absence of the Director of Nursing, if applicable. This role is responsible for providing medical services directly to patients and maintaining the appropriate records and medical files per state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• 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

• 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 in medical emergencies.
• Experience applying infection prevention and control practices in a substance use or residential treatment setting.

Preferred

• Three (3) years of 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 medication/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 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 follow-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 assist the 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. 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.