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Compass Connections

Care and support for children and families

Registered Nurse

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$43.86/hr
Junior
Bachelor's
San Antonio, TX, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least one year of experience as a registered nurse is required.
  • A registered nurse license in good standing with the State of Texas Board of Nursing is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS), first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency behavior intervention certifications are required.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
  • Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
  • Candidates must provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
  • Candidates must pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
  • Candidates must be able to work collaboratively with staff members, service providers, and professionals.
  • Candidates must communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
  • Candidates must work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions based on program and service population needs while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
  • Candidates must maintain computer literacy needed for the role.
  • Candidates must work effectively without intensive supervision, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
  • Candidates must provide a current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, tetanus, and PPD.
  • Candidates must be able to perform physical activity including extensive walking, stretching, and bending.
  • Candidates must maintain professional oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption and provide proof.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
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 the urgency and appropriate course of action.
  • Generate, interpret, and correct medical documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
  • Perform nursing duties in compliance with regulatory authorities and program protocols, including ongoing nursing assessments, charting, scheduling appointments, routine and isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, medication administration, and internal reports when needed.
  • Assess and monitor health conditions to ensure patient safety; assist with procedures; operate medical equipment; administer vaccines, medications, and treatments ordered by healthcare providers; monitor side effects and reactions; and provide teaching to patients and staff.
  • Arrange and coordinate appropriate urgent, emergent, and preventative health services for children in care.
  • Conduct health assessments using established protocols and accurately document medical findings, validate systems of record for required facility documentation, and report to meet agency, federal, and state guidelines within required timeframes.
  • Supervise, direct, and delegate as appropriate to carry out medical services in healthcare plans and treatment orders, including medication administration, and monitor patients for improvement.
  • Gather, collect, and clarify patients’ current conditions and past medical histories.
  • Communicate with pharmacies to order prescription medications, verify medication deliveries for accuracy and compliance with orders, and remediate discrepancies.
  • Maintain adequate over-the-counter medication supplies for each facility service population and arrange proper disposal of unused and expired medications.
  • Maintain documentation and up-to-date reconciliation of controlled drugs available at the facility in accordance with facility protocols and procedures.
  • Administer medications as ordered by prescribing healthcare providers and document accurately and promptly in electronic medical records and the Medication Administration Record.
  • Communicate with the Certified Nurse Practitioner and Lead Medical Coordinator as needed to report findings concerning patients’ health and well-being.
  • Communicate with the Lead Medical Coordinator and other medical staff to develop individual plans of care and support other medical staff as a nurse.
  • Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in an emergency.
  • Maintain confidentiality of healthcare records and information in accordance with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and personally identifiable information protocols and procedures.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
  • Monitor established healthcare plans for service populations at sites within timeframes established by state and federal partners.
  • Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior, and implement professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
  • Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards, and program timelines.
  • Meet program and federal partners’ documentation and process requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including duties required to address unforeseen matters and maintain a functional program.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • Pediatric nursing experience is preferred.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred.
  • Meningococcal immunization, titer, or declination 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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