Nurse Supervisor

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days

401k with company match

Training and certification

Comprehensive benefits

STAR LRP

Scholarships through Capella

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers in Kokomo, IN seeks a Nurse Supervisor to lead the nursing team, manage medication services, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will oversee admissions, labs, inventory, and policy development while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Minimum licensure as LPN with 2+ years supervisory experience is required; experience in chemical addiction and psychopharmacotherapy is highly valued. RN degree preferred and travel up to 20% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license in the state of employment.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience of a nursing team.
• Two (2) years experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy.
• Three (3) years supervisory/management experience.
• CPR, First Aid and BLS certification.
• Knowledge of infection control and quality assurance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the nursing team, including medication services, admissions, and lab services.
• Develop nursing schedules and ensure coverage for all shifts.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and accountability of medication per DEA/state rules.
• Maintain Diversion Control Plan and enforce it within the facility.
• Assist in policy development for medication administration and patient self-administration where applicable.
• Administer/dispense medication under physician direction and ensure treatment plans are followed.
• Administer and interpret Mantoux testing; coordinate labs and referrals.
• Train nursing staff on medical/health safety and equipment maintenance.
• Document progress notes and maintain medical records per regulations.
• Educate patients about methadone/buprenorphine and related care.

Education

LPN

RN (preferred)

Job description

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

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leaderin addiction treatment services. We providecare across the nationtouching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.

Ourmissionis 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 the Nurse Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing medical services directly to patients and for maintaining the appropriate records and medical files per State and Federal regulations. Assist with the development and changes of policies and procedures for medication administration as well as oversight of the pharmacy.

• 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:

• Valid nursing license in the state of employment
• Prior experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• Two (2) years of experience working with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders, including psychopharmacotherapy.
• Three (3) years of experience with supervision and/or management of a nursing team.
• Experience triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies.
• Able to provide thorough physical assessment of patients.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Knowledge and experience with regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• Localized travel up to 20% may be required.

Preferred

• Five (5) years of experience working with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the nursing team, including medication services, admissions, and lab services. Supervision shall occur at least monthly or more often if warranted based on patient health needs.
• Development of schedules for nursing teams and providing coverage when needed to fill gaps to ensure all shifts are covered within the facility.
• Provide oversight of inventory, ordering, receiving and accountability of medication / inventory control in conjunction with the other pharmacy personnel as required by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and state regulatory bodies.
• Ensure the Diversion Control Plan is in place and is always enforced within the facility.
• Consult in the development of the policies and procedures for medication administration or assistance with self-administration of medication or both.
• Administer / dispense medication under the direction of the physician.
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician or Medical Director is adhered to within the facility.
• Administer and interpret Mantoux testing.
• Schedules appointments for patients to see the physician, provides lab work, and referrals for additional follow-up care.
• Provide training to nursing team in medical and health/safety matters and properly maintaining medical equipment.
• Assess patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
• Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
• Must document nursing progress notes on all patients.
• Orders medical supplies, maintains a proper inventory and record of use as per regulations.
• Maintains all medical records including but not limited to individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, Doctor’s orders, etc., as required.
• Educates patients about methadone/buprenorphine and their side effects. Counselors include personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
• Discusses with physicians and teammates 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.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/ State requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School/GED or better.

Experience

Required

• 2 years: supervision experience of a nursing team
• 2 years: chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy

Licenses & Certifications

Required

LPN

Preferred

RN

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