Registered Nurse (RN)

Compass Connections • Harlingen, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Compass Connections is hiring a compassionate and dependable Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for children in its facility in Harlingen, Texas. The organization provides emergency shelter and group-home placement while working to reunite children with their families. The nurse assesses and monitors children’s health, provides triage and patient teaching, coordinates health services, administers medications and treatments, and ensures that care and records comply with applicable regulations, program protocols, and confidentiality requirements. The role works with other medical staff and professionals to implement individual care plans and maintain children’s safety and well-being.

The schedule is 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., and availability to work weekends is required. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. The position requires a current Texas Registered Nurse license in good standing, current BLS certification, and at least one year of RN experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and pediatric nursing experience are preferred. PALS certification is preferred; first aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications are also listed.

The position requires passing pre-employment and random drug screens and pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks. The nurse must provide proof of work eligibility, a current physical-medical release, and documentation of specified immunizations, titers, or declinations. Physical activity includes extensive walking, stretching, and bending. Benefits are available on the first day of employment and include employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan options, and other employer-sponsored benefits.

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 pre-employment and random drug screens.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• 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 collaborate with staff, service providers, and professionals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, make decisions based on program and service-population needs, and maintain emotional control and professional composure.
• Computer literacy sufficient to fulfill the position’s responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently without intensive supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Pediatric nursing experience.
• PALS certification.
• Meningococcal immunization, titer, or declination.

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
• Provide triage, assess patient needs and symptoms, respond to inquiries, provide patient teaching, and determine urgency and appropriate action.
• Generate, interpret, 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 required internal reports.
• Assess and monitor health conditions, assist with procedures, operate medical equipment, administer ordered vaccines, medications, and treatments, monitor reactions, and teach patients and staff.
• Arrange and coordinate urgent, emergency, and preventive health services for children in care.
• Conduct health assessments and accurately document findings, validate facility records, and submit required reports within established timeframes.
• Supervise, direct, and delegate as appropriate to carry out healthcare plans and treatment orders; ensure orders are followed and monitor patient progress.
• Gather and clarify patients’ current conditions and medical histories.
• Coordinate prescription orders with pharmacies, verify medication deliveries against orders, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain adequate over-the-counter medication supplies and arrange disposal of unused or expired medications.
• Maintain current reconciliation documentation for controlled 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 as needed.
• Coordinate individual care plans with the Lead Medical Coordinator and other medical staff, and support other medical staff as a nurse.
• Follow safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
• Protect the confidentiality of health records and information under HIPAA and Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
• Monitor established healthcare plans within timelines established by state and federal partners.
• Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and follow professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation and meet agency, program, and federal partners’ documentation and process requirements.
• Perform other assigned duties and address unforeseen matters needed to maintain program operations.

Benefits

• Benefits available on the first day of employment.
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance.
• 100% employer-paid vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits; applicants are directed to ask the recruiter for a complete overview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed