Lead Nurse - LPN
Company: Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Lead NurseWe offer competitive pay, 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 30,000 patients daily.Our mission is to remove all
barriers to recovery and transform individual, 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 a Lead Nurse, 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. You will also assist with the development
and changes of policies and procedures for medication
administration as well as oversight of the pharmacy. You will
promote Performance Improvement and service delivery that is
aligned with the agency's primary missionRequirements:Graduation
from an accredited school of nursing.Current LPN license within the
state where facility is providing service. Current RN license
preferred.Minimum of 2 years related nursing practice.COVID -19
Vaccination / approved exemption statusResponsibilities:Oversight
of nursing team, including medication services, admissions, and lab
services.Develop schedule for nursing team and providing coverage
when necessary 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 and state
regulatory bodies.Work with pharmacist on inventory control and
balance verification.Ensure that the Diversion Control Plan is in
place and is always enforced.Work with other members of the
leadership team on DEA, State and CARFInspections/surveys and
preparation for inspections.Administer/dispense medication under
the direction of the physician.Ensure the treatment plan of the
physician or Medical Director is being followed.Place and interpret
Mantoux Testing.Make appointments for patients to see physician,
provide lab work and referrals for additional follow-up care.Assist
in training staff in medical and health and safety matters, as well
as, assist in properly maintaining medical equipment.Maintain all
medical records including, but not limited to, individual charts,
daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, Doctor's
orders, etc., as required.Maintain contact with community medical
personnel.Assist in the development and revision of policies and
procedures for medication compliance.Provide training for staff
development specific to health care needs i.e., CPR, First Aid,
Blood Pressure, etc.Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies as
needed.Educate patients about methadone maintenance and
detoxification as well as side effects and provides education to
patients on lab results and all medical matters.Educate pregnant
patients about prenatal care and assist primary counselor in
coordinating outside services as needed.Discuss with physician and
staff significant changes in treatment or noted patterns of
behavior affecting treatment.Other related duties as
assigned.Benefits:18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)401k with company
matchCompany 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 UniversityJoin our team. Join our
mission.IND1EducationRequiredHigh School or
betterPreferredAssociates or betterLicenses &
CertificationsRequiredLicensed Practical
NurseBehaviorsPreferredLeader: Inspires teammates to follow
themTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupDedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or
integrityMotivationsPreferredSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform
without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform
well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or
the organizationPinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment
opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit
and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the
best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits
unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically
associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental
leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran
status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics
or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or
any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state,
or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the
perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is
associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of
those characteristics.
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