Registered Nurse (RN)

Compass Connections•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care and health services to children in care at Compass Connections. The role includes triage, patient education, health assessments, medication administration, documentation, coordination of health services, and monitoring patients’ conditions. The nurse works with the Certified Nurse Practitioner, Lead Medical Coordinator, other medical staff, and multidisciplinary partners to carry out individual care plans and treatment orders, while maintaining safety, confidentiality, and compliance with program, agency, state, and federal requirements. The position is scheduled overnight and requires fluency in English and Spanish.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Current BLS certification.
First Aid and CPR certifications.
Emergency Behavior Intervention certification.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions based on program and service population needs while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
Computer literacy sufficient to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to work independently without intensive supervision and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request and pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, tetanus, and PPD.
Ability to perform physical activity including extensive walking, stretching, and bending.
Ability to work in a team environment and maintain professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Pediatric nursing experience.
Current PALS certification.
Meningococcal immunization documentation.

Responsibilities

Meet and maintain applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
Provide triage services, assess patient needs and symptoms, answer inquiries, provide patient teaching, and determine appropriate urgency and next steps.
Generate, review, and correct medical documentation in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Perform nursing assessments, charting, appointment scheduling, observations, isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, medication administration, and reports as needed.
Assess and monitor health conditions, assist with procedures, operate medical equipment, administer ordered vaccines, medications, and treatments, monitor for side effects or reactions, and provide teaching to patients and staff.
Arrange and coordinate urgent, emergent, and preventive health services for children in care.
Conduct protocol-based health assessments, accurately document findings, validate facility records, and meet agency, federal, state, and program reporting timelines.
Supervise, direct, and delegate medical services when appropriate; carry out healthcare plans and treatment orders and monitor patient progress.
Gather and clarify patients’ current conditions and medical histories.
Coordinate prescription orders with pharmacies, verify medication deliveries against orders, resolve discrepancies, maintain over-the-counter medication supplies, and arrange disposal of unused or expired medications.
Maintain current reconciliation documentation for scheduled drugs in accordance with facility protocols.
Administer prescribed medication and document it accurately and promptly in electronic medical records and the Medication Administration Record.
Communicate health findings and concerns to the Certified Nurse Practitioner and Lead Medical Coordinator, and collaborate with medical staff on individual care plans and nursing support.
Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
Protect confidential health records and information in accordance with HIPAA and company confidentiality and PII procedures.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work; monitor healthcare plans within established timeframes.
Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and follow professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
Meet program and federal partner documentation and process requirements, and perform other assigned duties.
Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, use sound judgment in a fast-paced setting, maintain professional composure, and work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Complete pre-employment and random drug screens, provide proof of work eligibility when requested, pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks, and provide required medical release and immunization documentation.
Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption.