Registered Nurse; RN

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Location:

Newport News, VA

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full‑time, Day shift. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Shift differential for nights and weekends
• 18 days PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Company‑sponsored training and certification opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, accident insurance
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

• Screen and assess each patient for co‑existing medical problems to assess risk factors affecting placement for treatment.
• Administer medication/treatments as ordered in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure adequate recording of medication administration transactions.
• Follow the treatment plan of the physician and/or medical director.
• Facilitate and educate patients in group processes 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 immediate medical care needs to the provider for follow‑up consultation.
• Order medical supplies, maintain inventory and records per regulations.
• Maintain all medical records including charts, medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, doctor’s orders.
• Make appointments for patients to see physician, obtain lab workups, and ensure appointments are kept.
• Counsel patients regarding personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing and all medical matters.
• Discuss with physician and team important changes in treatment or notable patterns affecting treatment.
• Provide referral for specialized care at local health centers and follow‑up on attendance and treatment.
• Assist 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 required by the Board of Nursing.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely.
• Assist doctor during physical examinations.
• Keep medication room clean and orderly; maintain medical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Prior experience with chemical addiction and/or mental health disease including psychopharmacology.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in substance abuse and/or mental health field.
• Ability to triage in an emergency, assisting in medical emergencies.

• Three (3) years of experience with chemical addiction and/or mental disorders including psychopharmacology.

• Minimum 1 year(s) in substance abuse and/or mental health field.

• RN

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Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. The company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.