Float Nurse - Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pinnacle Treatment Brand • Long Beach, CA

13h • $24 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation. As a Floater (Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Registered Nurse), you are responsible for providing basic medical services to patients in an outpatient recovery environment; maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and providing for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with company policy and procedures; and for maintaining thorough documentation of patient records and medical files per state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Active and current California nursing / technician license (includes Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician), along with current CPR and first aid certification.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license in good standing in state of employment and be insurable by the designated carrier. This role is required to drive for company purposes.
• Regional travel up to 75% may be required to provide facility support.
• Experience with triaging in emergency situations, assisting with medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing controlled and noncontrolled substances.
• Perform as required by applicable federal and state regulations daily reconciliation of controlled substances.
• Maintain as required by applicable federal and state regulations accurate individual patient medication dosage sheets and urinalysis results.
• Administer medication dosages and evaluate patients for side effects or reactions.
• Document and sign entries in patient treatment records as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and security at the dispensing window.
• Administer as needed medication to patients who are locally hospitalized.
• Provide appropriate documentation to Medical Director and / or Clinic Manager as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Ensure that forms are completed in their entirety.
• Maintain patient charts and filing.
• Ensure knowledge of, and observe, applicable federal and state regulations.
• Orient new patients to the programs’ policies, rules, and procedures.
• Assist with intakes of new patients.
• Perform venipuncture and collect lab specimens as needed.
• Prepare, stock, and maintain exam rooms and dispensary.
• Complete as required internal and external reports / documents.
• Collect patient fees as needed and record in Cash Fee Collection Log.
• Complete superbill for services provided to each patient.
• Act as liaison with health agencies and the community.
• Appear in court on behalf of patients when necessary.
• Monitor patient flow and crowd control in the clinic and outside areas.
• Oversee the general safety and wellbeing of the patients in the clinic.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain clinic security procedures.
• Report life-threatening situations concerning teammates, patients, and the immediate community.
• Observe the collection of patients’ urine samples when needed.
• Participate in or conduct case conferences when needed.
• Collect research data as needed.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• 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
• $2,000 Sign On Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree