Addicition Recovery Nurse Manager

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Roanoke, VA

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About The Position

Nurse Manager/Supervisor (Virginia) We offer competitive salaries, 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 35,000 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.   As the Nurse Manager/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. Benefits:  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: RN (Registered Nurse) with 1 year of experience in the provision of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness 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. Valid driver’s license in good standing Localized travel up to 20% may be required. Preferred Five (5) years of experience working with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacotherapy.

Requirements

• RN (Registered Nurse) with 1 year of experience in the provision of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Localized travel up to 20% may be required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Order lab work as directed by the provider and make referral appointments 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 providers and teammates important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/ State requirements.
• Be available for administrative on call rotation.
• Medication Administration Training for Patient Care Specialist Department.
• Auditing of Medication Administration Record
• Work with the Patient Care Manager and House Manager to ensure proper medication storage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees