Licensed Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Bakersfield, CA

1d • Onsite

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 role maintains professional nursing practice standards, ensures safe medication delivery in accordance with company policies and procedures, and maintains thorough patient-record and medical-file documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The position 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, plus premium eligibility. Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers provides addiction treatment services nationwide and states that its mission is to remove barriers to recovery and help individuals, families, and communities through treatment.

Requirements

• Active and current California nursing or technician license; the posting lists Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Current CPR and first aid certifications.
• Experience triaging emergency situations and assisting with medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing 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 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 the Medical Director and/or Clinic Manager as required by applicable federal and state regulations.
• 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 (PTO).
• 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.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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