Lead Medical Coordinator

Compass Connections•Los Fresnos, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Coordinator oversees and performs nursing services at designated Compass Connections sites serving children in emergency shelter and group home placements. The role supervises, directs, and trains medical staff; coordinates medical services; and ensures nursing care, treatment orders, health care plans, documentation, and facility procedures comply with Texas Board of Nursing standards, applicable federal and state regulations, program requirements, and Compass Connections policies. The position also helps develop and update medical protocols and procedures in collaboration with Medical Services and the Professional Management Team. The coordinator manages clinic staffing schedules, supports staff competency and training, monitors medication administration and records, coordinates pharmacy orders and medication supplies, and arranges children’s transportation to health care appointments. The role requires maintaining confidential health records, responding to medical and contagious-disease concerns, participating in meetings and operational decisions, and applying safety and behavior-management practices. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call availability after 5 p.m. and on weekends; evenings, weekends, and holidays may also be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of the program.
Five years of experience as a registered nurse.
Two years of management experience.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Current BLS certification.
First Aid and CPR certifications.
Pass pre-employment and random drug screens.
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Demonstrate culturally sensitive and competent responses to the service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Collaborate effectively with staff, service providers, and other professionals.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.
Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure and making decisions based on program and service-population needs.
Maintain the computer literacy necessary to perform the role.
Work independently without intensive supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures and complete the required policy review and certification.
Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, Varicella, HepB, HepA, Tetanus, and PPD.
Work effectively in a team environment and maintain professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
Be able to perform physical activity including extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Current PALS certification.
Meningococcal immunization, titer, or declination is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet and maintain applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
Develop medical clinic staffing schedules and assignments and address staffing gaps.
Train medical staff and Compass Connections staff on required competencies, program training, CPR, First Aid, BLS, emergency response, contagious-disease control, and quality health care practices.
Validate completion of nursing duties, including assessments, charting, appointments, observations, wellness checks, immunizations, reports, and progress notes, in accordance with regulations and program protocols.
Supervise, direct, and oversee site medical staff in providing services under health care plans and treatment orders, including medication administration.
Communicate with pharmacies to order prescriptions, check deliveries against physician orders, and resolve discrepancies.
Consult with the Deputy Executive Director for Medical Services and Executive Director about policies, procedures, health care quality, and contagious-disease control.
Maintain over-the-counter medication supplies and arrange appropriate disposal of unused or expired medications.
Maintain documentation and reconciliation of controlled medications according to facility procedures.
Provide required facility documentation and reports within applicable timelines.
Oversee development of each child's medication administration record (MAR) and audit MARs.
Arrange transportation for children to medical, dental, therapy, counseling, laboratory, and other required appointments.
Participate in developing health and medical protocols and procedures for the federal program.
Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
Protect health care records and information in accordance with HIPAA, PHI requirements, and organizational confidentiality procedures.
Apply positive behavior-management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior and follow professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
Interact compassionately and professionally with children while minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
Follow scheduled hours, remain available for on-call work, and work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed or requested.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
Follow safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
Maintain confidentiality regarding the service population and program operations and follow professional and ethical standards and dress requirements.
Perform and supervise nursing duties at designated sites in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing guidelines and best practices.
Supervise, direct, train, and coordinate medical staff and services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and organizational policies and procedures.
Implement and monitor health care plans prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician using best-practice nursing guidelines.
Complete accurate site documentation in accordance with agency policies, contracts, regulations, and program timelines.
Review, write, and update medical protocols and procedures with Medical Services and the Professional Management Team.
Meet program and federal partner deadlines.
Pass pre-employment and random drug screens and pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Provide proof of work eligibility when requested and complete and sign required Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of required immunizations, titers, or declinations; receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.