Registered Nurse (RN)

Compass Connections•Los Fresnos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse for its Henderson facility in Los Fresnos, Texas. The organization provides emergency shelter and group-home placement for children while working to reunite them with family. The nurse provides and coordinates care for children, including triage, health assessments, medication administration, patient and staff teaching, and arranging urgent, emergent, and preventive services. The role requires accurate medical documentation, compliance with state and federal regulations and program protocols, and collaboration with medical staff and other professionals. The schedule is 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with rotation determined by clinic needs and leadership preference: either three days on/three days off or four days on/four days off. The hourly rate is $43.86. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Benefits are available on the first day of employment, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options.

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.
Current BLS certification.
Fluency in English and Spanish.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens during employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility upon request; applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication in English and the ability to collaborate with staff, service providers, and professionals.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, make decisions based on program and service population needs, and maintain emotional control and professional composure.
Maintain the computer literacy required for the position.
Work independently without intensive supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Provide a current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, tetanus, and PPD.
Perform physical activity including extensive walking, stretching, and bending.
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

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

Responsibilities

Meet and maintain applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
Provide triage by assessing patient needs and symptoms, answering inquiries, teaching patients, and determining the appropriate urgency and course of action.
Generate, interpret, and correct medical documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines.
Perform nursing duties in compliance with regulatory requirements and program protocols, including ongoing assessments, charting, appointment scheduling, routine and isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, medication administration, and internal reports as needed.
Assess and monitor health conditions, assist with procedures, operate medical equipment, administer ordered vaccines, medications, and treatments, monitor for side effects and reactions, and provide teaching to patients and staff.
Arrange and coordinate appropriate urgent, emergent, and preventive health services for children in care.
Conduct protocol-based health assessments and accurately document medical findings, validating required facility records and submitting reports within required timeframes.
Supervise, direct, and delegate as appropriate to carry out health plans and treatment orders, including medication administration, and monitor patients for improvement.
Gather and clarify patients’ current conditions and past medical histories.
Coordinate prescription medication orders with pharmacies, verify deliveries against orders, and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain adequate over-the-counter medication supplies and arrange proper disposal of unused or expired medications.
Maintain current reconciliation documentation for controlled drugs available at the facility, following facility protocols.
Administer prescribed medications and document them 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 as needed.
Collaborate with the Lead Medical Coordinator and medical staff on individual care plans and provide nursing support to medical staff.
Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
Protect the confidentiality of health records and information in accordance with HIPAA and company confidentiality and PII procedures.
Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
Monitor established healthcare plans within timeframes set by state and federal partners.
Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and follow professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
Meet agency, program, regulatory, and federal partner documentation and process requirements.
Perform other assigned duties and address unforeseen matters needed to maintain program operations.