Nurse - RN

About the role

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of addiction treatment services, serving over 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to support individuals and communities in achieving recovery and wellness.

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 adequate recording of the medication administration transaction has occurred.
• Ensure 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.
• Absess 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.
• Order medical supplies, maintain a proper inventory and record of use as per Regulations.
• Maintain all medical records including individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, doctor’s orders, etc., as required.
• Make appointments for patients to see physician; obtain lab workups and check with patients to ensure appointments are kept.
• Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
• Discuss with physician and team important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
• Provide 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.
• Assist in organizing transfers of patients to and from different levels of care.
• Aid 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.
• Keep medication room clean and orderly; maintain medical equipment.

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.