LPN

At Pinnacle Treatment Centers, we provide compassionate, comprehensive treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Nurse to join our clinical team. In this role, you will be on the front lines of patient care, ensuring medical safety while fostering a therapeutic environment built on trust and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Care: Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide medical assessments tailored to patients in various stages of recovery and withdrawal.
• De-escalation & Crisis Management: Utilize strong verbal de-escalation skills to manage challenging behaviors and maintain a calm, safe environment for both patients and staff.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain consistent, accurate, and timely electronic health records (EHR). Your documentation will be the backbone of our clinical compliance and patient progress tracking.
• Professional Boundaries: Maintain a high standard of professional ethics, ensuring clear boundaries are established and upheld within the therapeutic relationship.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including counselors, medical directors, and case managers, to provide holistic care.

What Makes a Great Candidate?

We are looking for more than just clinical skills; we are looking for a professional who understands the nuances of behavioral health.

• Expert Communicator: You have a proven history of using de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts peacefully.
• Detail-Oriented: You take pride in your charts. You understand that "if it wasn't documented, it didn't happen," and you ensure every entry is precise and prompt.
• Steadfast Ethics: You possess a solid understanding of professional boundaries, navigating the complexities of patient rapport with maturity and clinical integrity.
• Resilience: You thrive in demanding environments and remain composed under pressure.

Why Pinnacle Treatment Centers?

Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth. We offer competitive benefits, a supportive leadership structure, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of those in our community.

Benefits:

• Shift differential for nights and weekends.
• 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)
• Discount tuition and scholarship opportunities through Capella University

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure: Valid, unencumbered RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
• Experience: Prior experience in behavioral health, detox, or substance abuse treatment is highly preferred.
• Certifications: BLS/CPR certification required.

Pinnacle 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.