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Compass Connections

Care and support for children and families

Registered Nurse Lead Medical Coordinator

Full-Time
$111k
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Baytown, TX, USA
In PersonFacility-based role in Baytown, Texas; schedule includes weekday hours and 24/7 on-call availability.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
  • A current, unrestricted registered nurse license for the state of the program is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification are required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support is preferred.
  • Five years of experience as a registered nurse and two years of management experience are 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.
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
  • Work collaboratively with staff members, service providers, and professionals.
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English; fluency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, maintain emotional control and professional composure, and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
  • Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
  • Work effectively without intensive supervision, both independently and as a member 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, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, tetanus, and PPD; meningococcal immunization is preferred.
  • Perform physical activity including extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
  • Maintain professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills and work in a team environment.
  • Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof as a condition of employment.
  • Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Responsibilities
  • Meet and maintain all applicable federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
  • Develop medical clinic staffing schedules and assignments and resolve staffing gaps.
  • Train medical staff to ensure competence in their assigned positions and compliance with quarterly, biannual, and annual program training requirements. Train Compass Connections staff and the service population on medical issues, CPR, First Aid, Basic Life Support, calling 911, contagious disease control, quality health care, and emergency response preparedness.
  • Validate completion of nursing duties in compliance with regulatory authorities and program protocols, including ongoing nursing assessments, charting, appointment scheduling, routine and isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, and daily, monthly, and yearly reports and progress notes.
  • Supervise, direct, and oversee site medical staff in delivering services reflected in healthcare plans and treatment orders, including medication administration, and ensure provider treatment orders are implemented as directed and promptly upon request.
  • Communicate with pharmacies to order prescription medications, verify deliveries for accuracy and compliance with physician orders, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Consult with the Deputy Executive Director for Medical Services and Executive Director on policy and procedure issues affecting health care quality and contagious disease control.
  • Maintain over-the-counter medication supplies for each service population facility and arrange disposal of unused and expired medications.
  • Maintain documentation and current reconciliation of controlled drugs available at the facility, following facility protocols and procedures.
  • Provide required facility documentation and reporting within Compass Connections and federal and state guidelines and timeframes.
  • Oversee development of each child’s medication administration record and audit the records.
  • Arrange transportation for children to health care appointments, including doctor, dentist, therapy, counseling, laboratory, and other required visits.
  • Participate in developing health and medical protocols and procedures for the federal program.
  • Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in accordance with HIPAA, Protected Health Information requirements, and company protocols.
  • Apply positive behavior management techniques, including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
  • Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and implement professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
  • Interact with children compassionately and professionally while minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
  • Adhere to scheduled hours, remain available for on-call scheduling, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
  • Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff during emergencies.
  • Maintain confidentiality across service population and program operations.
  • Adhere to professional and ethical standards, respect agency staff, children, and community members, and comply with the required dress code.
  • Perform and supervise nursing duties at designated sites to ensure they meet or exceed nursing guidelines and best practices established by the Texas Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.
  • Supervise, direct, and train medical staff at designated sites and coordinate services in accordance with state, federal, and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Implement and monitor site health care plans prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician, applying best-practice nursing guidelines.
  • Complete accurate documentation for designated sites in accordance with agency policies, contracts, regulatory requirements, standards, and program timelines.
  • Review, write, and update medical protocols and procedures in collaboration with Medical Services and the Professional Management Team.
  • Meet all predetermined deadlines required by the program and federal partners.
Desired Qualifications
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is preferred.
  • Meningococcal immunization is preferred.

About the company

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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