Lead Nurse - Bakersfield, United States - Pinnacle Treatment Centers

Pinnacle Treatment Centers

Verified Company

Bakersfield, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Lead Nurse

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Aegis / 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 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 a Lead Nurse, you will provide services to patients during their treatment at the facility. You will supervise and administer proper doses of the prescribed treatment to patients while maintaining proper documentation. You will supervise the work to create an environment of long-term recovery.

Pay Range:

- $26/hr to $30/hr

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

Requirements:

LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician in good standing with the State of California
Current CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Heart Association
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, catering to a high volume of patients daily
Flexibility in schedule and location
Travel may be required

Responsibilities:

Review patient information to ensure correct dosage amounts of patient medications are administered
Dispense controlled and noncontrolled medication per physician's orders
Observe patients
Consult with clinic doctors regarding any changes in dosage
Implement all aspects of receiving, storing, and dispensing controlled and noncontrolled substances.
Document and sign entries inpatient treatment records as required by applicable federal and state regulations
Prepare, stock, and maintain exam rooms and dispensary
Possibly working on an "Oncall" basis when needed

Join our team. Join our mission.

Education:
Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications:
Required

LVN
Licensed Psychiatric Tech

Behaviors:
Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations:
Preferred

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization