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Compass Connections

Care and support for children and families

Registered Nurse - RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USA$43.86 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Texas registered nurse license in good standing with the State of Texas Board of Nursing is required.
  • Current basic life support certification, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and emergency behavior intervention credentials are required.
  • At least one year of experience as a registered nurse is required.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
  • Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
  • Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
  • Maintain computer literacy sufficient to meet the position's responsibilities.
  • Work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team without intensive supervision.
  • 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.
  • Be able to perform extensive walking, stretching, and bending.
  • 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.
  • Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

  • Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to the position.
  • Provide triage services to assess patient needs and evaluate symptoms, answer patient inquiries, provide patient teaching, and determine urgency and appropriate courses of action.
  • Generate, decipher, and correct medical documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
  • Perform nursing duties in compliance with regulatory authorities and program protocols, including nursing assessments, charting, appointment scheduling, routine and isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, medication administration, and time-interval reports when needed.
  • Assess and monitor health conditions; assist with procedures and operate medical equipment; administer ordered vaccines, medications, and treatments; monitor side effects and reactions; and provide teaching to patients and staff.
  • Arrange and coordinate urgent, emergent, and preventative health services for children in care.
  • Conduct health assessments under established protocols, accurately document findings, validate systems of record for facility documentation, and report within agency, federal, and state timelines.
  • Supervise, direct, and delegate medical services when appropriate to implement healthcare plans and treatment orders, ensure orders are carried out, and monitor patient improvement.
  • Gather and clarify patients' current conditions and past medical histories.
  • Communicate with pharmacies to order prescription medications, verify deliveries against orders, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain over-the-counter medication supplies for each facility service population and arrange disposal of unused and expired medications.
  • Maintain controlled-drug documentation and reconcile scheduled drugs in accordance with facility protocols and procedures.
  • Administer medication as ordered and document accurately and promptly in electronic medical records and the Medication Administration Record.
  • Communicate health findings of concern to the Certified Nurse Practitioner and Lead Medical Coordinator as needed.
  • Work with the Lead Medical Coordinator and other medical staff to develop individual plans of care and support other medical staff.
  • Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff during emergencies.
  • Maintain confidentiality of healthcare records and information in accordance with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and personally identifiable information protocols.
  • Perform other assigned duties and address unforeseen matters needed to maintain a functional program.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
  • Monitor established healthcare plans at site locations within timelines set 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 in accordance with agency policies, regulatory requirements, standards, and program timelines.
  • Meet documentation and process requirements of program and federal partners.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • Pediatric nursing experience is preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
  • Meningococcal immunization documentation is preferred.

About the Company

Compass Connections

Care and support for children and families

Compass Connections is a nonprofit provider of community-based services for children, young people, and families. Programs include foster care, residential care, family preservation, behavioral health, and support for unaccompanied children. Teams work with public agencies and caregivers to provide safe, stable, and individualized services. Compass works in child welfare and human services, responding to safety, trauma, development, family relationships, and regulatory requirements through residential settings, foster networks, community programs, and public-agency partnerships.

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