RN - Registered Nurse / Dispensing Nurse

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation and touching the lives of more than 30,000 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.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 5:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with rotating Saturdays.

Pay

$35 to $40 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(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

• Registered Nurse license in the state of employment
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification
• Ability to triage in an emergency and assist nurses in medical emergencies
• Preferred: prior experience with chemical addiction and/or mental health disease, including psychopharmacology
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in substance‑abuse and/or mental health field
• Three (3) years experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders, including psychopharmacotherapy

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess each patient for co‑existing medical problems to evaluate risk factors affecting appropriate placement for treatment
• Administer medications/treatments as ordered in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Ensure accurate recording of medication administration transactions
• Ensure the physician’s and/or medical director’s treatment plan is being followed
• Facilitate and educate patients in group processes covering chemical dependency, infectious disease, medical, and mental health issues
• Administer, interpret, and document Mantoux test results for teammates
• Assess patient response to treatments and medications, including interactions and effectiveness
• Document and summarize individual nursing care, communicating changes, progress, or immediate medical needs to the provider
• Order medical supplies, maintain proper inventory and usage records per regulations
• Maintain all medical records, including individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, and physician orders
• Schedule physician appointments, obtain lab work, and verify patient attendance
• Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters, including treatment changes
• Discuss important treatment changes or behavioral patterns with physicians and the care team
• Provide referrals for specialized care at local health centers and follow up on attendance and treatment
• Assist in organizing patient transfers between different levels of care
• Train teammates on medical conditions, responses, and patient care
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by the Board of Nursing
• Attend team meetings and complete all required training courses in a timely manner
• Assist physicians during physical examinations as needed
• Keep medication room clean and orderly; maintain medical equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned