Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pinnacle Treatment Brand • Bakersfield, CA

2d • $25 - $27

About The Position

Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to provide basic medical services to patients in an outpatient recovery environment. The position maintains professional nursing practice standards and supports safe medication delivery in accordance with company policies and procedures. It also requires thorough documentation of patient records and medical files in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role is based in Bakersfield, California, with a schedule of Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Saturday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Pay is $25–$27 per hour, with eligibility for a premium. The company describes itself as a growing leader in addiction treatment services, serving more than 30,000 patients daily and working to remove barriers to recovery.

Requirements

• Hold an active, current California nursing or technician license, including Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Have experience triaging emergency situations and assisting with medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Implement receiving, storing, and dispensing processes for controlled and non-controlled substances.
• Reconcile controlled substances daily as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain accurate individual patient medication dosage sheets and urinalysis results as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Administer medication and evaluate patients for side effects or reactions.
• Document and sign entries in patient treatment records as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• Protect patient confidentiality and security at the dispensing window.
• Administer medication as needed to patients who are locally hospitalized.
• Provide required documentation to the Medical Director and/or Clinic Manager.
• Ensure forms are completed in their entirety.
• Maintain patient charts and filing.
• Know and observe applicable federal and state regulations.
• Orient new patients to program policies, rules, and procedures.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• 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.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed