Lead Medical Coordinator

Compass Connections • Los Fresnos, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a Lead Medical Coordinator for its Henderson facility in Los Fresnos, Texas. The organization provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children while working toward family reunification. This role oversees nursing and medical services at designated sites, including medical staff supervision, staffing, training, implementation of health care plans, medication administration, appointment coordination, documentation, and regulatory compliance. The position also contributes to developing medical protocols and procedures and supports the health, safety, and well-being of the children served.

The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a current unrestricted RN license in the state of the program, current BLS certification, First Aid, and CPR. PALS is preferred. Candidates must have five years of registered nurse experience and two years of management experience. The usual schedule is either 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM; on-call availability and work evenings, weekends, and holidays may be needed. Extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of the program.
• Current BLS certification, First Aid, and CPR; PALS is preferred.
• Five years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Two years of management experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; effective written and verbal communication in English is also required.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Provide proof of work eligibility when requested; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, and the employer cannot sponsor employment visas.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence with the service population and ability to collaborate with staff, service providers, and professionals.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, maintain emotional control and professional composure, and make decisions based on program and service population needs.
• Maintain the computer literacy needed for 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 and sign the Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
• Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, Varicella, HepB, HepA, Tetanus, and PPD; meningococcal documentation is preferred.
• Be able to perform extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
• Be able to work in a team environment and maintain professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Current PALS certification.
• Meningococcal immunization documentation.

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Develop medical clinic staffing schedules and assignments, and resolve staffing gaps.
• Train medical staff and provide required medical education to staff and the service population, including training on CPR, First Aid, BLS, emergency response, contagious disease control, and quality health care.
• Ensure nursing duties are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and program protocols, including assessments, charting, appointment scheduling, observations, wellness checks, immunizations, reports, and progress notes.
• Supervise, direct, and oversee site medical staff in delivering services under health care plans and treatment orders, including medication administration.
• Coordinate with pharmacies to order prescription medications, verify deliveries against physician orders, and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate and consult with medical and executive leadership on health care quality, policies, procedures, and contagious disease control.
• Maintain appropriate over-the-counter medication supplies and arrange disposal of unused or expired medications.
• Maintain controlled-drug documentation and reconciliation according to facility protocols.
• Complete and submit facility documentation and reports within required program, federal, and state timeframes.
• Oversee development and audit of each child's medication administration record (MAR).
• Arrange transportation for children to medical, dental, therapy, counseling, laboratory, and other required health care appointments.
• Participate in development and revision of health-related protocols and procedures.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
• Protect the confidentiality of health records and other program information in accordance with HIPAA, PHI requirements, and agency procedures.
• Use positive behavior-management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
• Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and follow appropriate response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
• Interact compassionately and professionally with children while being mindful of cultural differences.
• Follow scheduled work hours, remain available for on-call scheduling, and work evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
• Implement safety protocols, including evacuating children and staff during emergencies.
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct, including respect for staff, children, and community members and compliance with the dress code.
• Perform and supervise nursing duties at designated sites in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing guidelines and best practices.
• Supervise, direct, and train medical staff and coordinate services under applicable state, federal, and agency policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor health care plans prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician.
• Review, write, and update medical protocols and procedures in collaboration with Medical Services and the Professional Management Team.
• Meet deadlines established by the program and federal partners.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance.
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits are available; candidates are directed to ask the recruiter for a complete overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager