Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Per Diem

We offer competitive salary, 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 35,000 patients daily.  

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, 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 an LPN , you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our residents in a safe environment promoting long term recovery. You will partner with the Nursing Supervisor and Executive Director to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment and routine for our residents.

Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse in the state seeking employment
• Comfortable working independently with the population when needed
• Compliance with MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) program protocols

Responsibilities:

• Administer/dispense medication under direction of physician
• Ensure the treatment plan of the physician or Medical Director is being followed
• Giving and interpreting Mantoux Testing
• Complete blood draws
• Assists in training staff in medical and health and safety matters as well as assisting in properly maintaining medical equipment.
• Provide training for staff development specific to health care needs i.e., CPR, First Aid, Blood Pressure.
• Educates clients about methadone maintenance and detoxification as well as side effects and provides education to clients on lab results and all medical matters.
• Educates pregnant patients about prenatal care and assists primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Other duties as needed.

Benefits:

• 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)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

Join our team. Join our mission.