Outpatient Addiction Nurse - Growth & Benefits

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Ongoing training and certification

Comprehensive benefits package (health

STAR Loan Repayment Program

Tuition scholarships through Capella

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic medical services in an outpatient addiction recovery setting, maintaining nursing standards and safe medication delivery per facility policy.

You will document patient records per state and federal regulations, educate patients about medications, and support case conferences with professional observations. A GA license and nursing degree are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse licensed and in good standing in Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards including infection control, quality assurance, and patient care compliance for state licensure.
• CPR first aid and BLS.
• Experience with triaging in emergencies and assisting with medical emergencies.
• Continuing education credits as required by GA Board of Licensure and organizational needs.
• One year experience or knowledge in drug abuse recommended.
• Meet minimum Competency Standards as set forth in the Competencies for Nurses.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
• Administer/dispense medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations and DEA guidelines.
• Conduct urine drug screens if needed.
• Conduct assessments for new intakes, quarterly, annual, awol, and possible impairment.
• Record administration/dispensing transactions thoroughly.
• Follow treatment plan of physician/medical director.
• Order, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
• Assess patient response to treatment and dosing.
• Respond to emergencies per license.
• Counsel patients about personal hygiene, lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and treatment changes.
• Document nursing progress notes and maintain medical records.
• Attend team meetings and complete training courses.

Education

LPN licensure

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide basic medical services in an outpatient addiction recovery setting, maintaining nursing standards and safe medication delivery per facility policy.

You will document patient records per state and federal regulations, educate patients about medications, and support case conferences with professional observations. A GA license and nursing degree are required.