Nurse - RN

Pinnacle Treatment Brand•Ravenna, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services, providing care across the nation to more than 30,000 patients daily. The company's mission is to remove barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities through effective treatment. Employees are dedicated to creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment. As an RN, this role involves monitoring and coordinating all nursing and medical care for patients in the absence of the Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include providing direct medical services to patients and maintaining accurate records and medical files in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in the state of employment
Prior experience with chemical addiction and/or mental health disease including psychopharmacology.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification
Minimum of one (1) year experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health field.
The ability to triage in an emergency, assisting with nurses in medical emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) year experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psych pharmacotherapy.

Responsibilities

Screen and assess each patient for co-existing medical problems to assess risk factors affecting appropriate placement for treatment.
Administer medications/treatments as ordered in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure that adequate recording of the medication administration transaction has occurred.
Ensure that the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director is being followed.
Facilitate and educate patients in a group process to include chemical dependency issues, infectious disease, medical and mental health issues.
Administer, interpret, and keep accurate documentation of Mantoux test for teammates.
Assess patient response to treatments and medications, interactions, and effectiveness.
Document and summarize individual nursing care for each patient and communicate changes, progress, and/or immediate medical care needs to the provider for follow-up consultation.
Orders medical supplies, maintains a proper inventory and record of use as per Regulations.
Maintains all medical records including individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, doctor’s orders, etc., as required.
Makes appointments for patients to see physician; obtains lab workups and checks with patients to see that appointments are kept.
Counsel’s patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
Discusses with physician and team important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
Provides referral for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follows-up on patients’ attendance and treatment.
Assists in organizing transfers of patients to and from different levels of care.
Assist in training teammates in medical conditions, responses, and patient care.
Maintain continuing education credits as required by the Board of Nursing.
Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
May assists doctor during physical examinations.
Keeps medication room clean and orderly; maintains medical equipment.
Other duties as assigned.