Nurse

LPN

We offer competitive salary, 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 , patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individual, 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 a Nurse, you are 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.

Benefits:

• days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• k 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:

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

Preferred

• Two () years' experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities:

• Educate patients regarding medications used in the treatment setting and their side effects.
• Administer/dispense medications (, Methadone, Suboxone, etc.) in accordance with State and Federal regulations, and DEA best practice guidelines.
• Conduct urine drug screens if needed.
• Conduct assessments for new intakes, quarterly, annual, awol, and possible impairment
• Ensure the adequate recording of the administration/dispensing transaction has occurred.
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is being followed.
• Place, interpret, and document Mantoux tests for patients and teammates.
• Assess patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
• Respond appropriately to emergency or unforeseen situations and provide appropriate care per license.
• Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
• Document Nursing progress notes on all patients, and maintains medical records including, but not limited to, individual patient records, daily medication charts, dosage records, physician orders, etc., as required.
• Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
• Order medical supplies and maintain a proper inventory and record of use per regulations.
• Make appointments for patients to see physician; obtain lab workups and provide reminders to patients to ensure appointments are kept.
• Conduct Medication call backs for patients receiving take home medication
• Discuss with physicians and team important changes in patients or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
• Provide referral for specialized care at local health centers (, Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follows-up on clients’ attendance and treatment.
• Assist in organizing transfers of patients to and from the program; verify medication verbally with nurse of another program.
• Possess the knowledge and understanding of how to recognize and manage an opiate overdose.
• Understand the clinical benefits and limitations of urine screens, toxicology, and other testing procedures.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.