Nurse supervisor

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Location

onsite, Kokomo, IN, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Nursing supervisionSubstance use disorder treatmentMedication administrationPatient assessmentInfection controlQuality assurancePatient care compliancePsychopharmacotherapyTriageMedical emergency responseInventory managementStaff schedulingDocumentationBLS certificationCPRFirst Aid

Job Description

Nurse Supervisor

M-F 4:30a-12:30p and sat 5:30a-9:30a

Must have SUD nursing experience

We offer competitive salaries, 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversight of the nursing team, including medication services, admissions, and lab services. Supervision shall occur at least monthly or more often if warranted based on patient health needs.
  • Development of schedules for nursing teams and providing coverage when needed 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 (Drug Enforcement Administration) and state regulatory bodies.
  • Ensure the Diversion Control Plan is in place and is always enforced within the facility.
  • Consult in the development of the policies and procedures for medication administration or assistance with self-administration of medication or both.
  • Administer / dispense medication under the direction of the physician.
  • Ensure the treatment plan of the physician or Medical Director is adhered to within the facility.
  • Administer and interpret Mantoux testing.
  • Schedules appointments for patients to see the physician, provides lab work, and referrals for additional follow-up care.
  • Provide training to nursing team in medical and health/safety matters and properly maintaining medical equipment.
  • Assess patient response to treatment and medication dosage/interactions and determine appropriateness for dosing.
  • Participate in case conferences, offering professional observations.
  • Must document nursing progress notes on all patients.
  • Orders medical supplies, maintains a proper inventory and record of use as per regulations.
  • Maintains all medical records including but not limited to individual charts, daily medication charts, dosage records, progress notes, Doctor’s orders, etc., as required.
  • Educates patients about methadone/buprenorphine and their side effects. Counselors include personal hygiene, abnormal lab results, HIV/AIDS testing, and all medical matters including changes in treatment.
  • Discusses with physicians and teammates important changes in treatment or noted patterns of behavior affecting treatment.
  • Provides referral for specialized care at local health centers (e.g., Planned Parenthood, prenatal clinic, HIV/AIDS testing sites, etc.) and follow-up on patients’ attendance and treatment.
  • Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
  • Attend ongoing training per program/Federal/ State requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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