Medical Coordinator (RN)

Compass Connections provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children while working to reunite them with family. The organization is dedicated to creating a safe, loving environment where children can thrive. This role is based at the facility in Robstown, Texas.

Benefits

• All benefits available on the first day of employment
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer-sponsored benefits available (contact recruiter for complete overview)

Pay

Hourly rate: $43.86 per hour.

Schedule

11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday.

Language Requirement

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

Academic

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program

Certifications

• Current, unrestricted LVN or LPN license in the state where the program is located
• Current BLS certification (PALS preferred)
• First Aid and CPR certification

Experience

• Required: Minimum one (1) year employment as an LVN/LPN in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination
• Preferred: Pediatric nursing experience

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position
• Apply extensive knowledge of medical documentation to decipher, correct, and instruct staff on proper documentation methods in accordance with federal guidelines
• Complete all nursing duties and provide all health care services in compliance with regulatory authorities, program protocols, procedures, and supervisory instructions, including but not limited to:
  • Active and ongoing nursing assessments
  • Charting
  • Scheduling of appointments
  • Routine and isolation observations
  • Wellness checks
  • Immunizations
  • All required documentation and reporting
• Effectively communicate, support, and interact with the Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director on policy and procedure issues affecting quality of health care services
• When directed, communicate with pharmacies on ordering prescription medications, check medication deliveries for accuracy and compliance with provider’s orders, and remediate discrepancies
• Assist in maintaining adequate over-the-counter medication supplies for the assigned service population
• Assist in arranging transport of children to health care appointments (doctor, dentist, therapy, counseling, lab, and other required visits)
• Maintain all written and electronic medical health care records
• Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information per HIPAA, PHI requirements, and Compass Connections confidentiality protocols
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions, and operations
• Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior; implement professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment and under the direction of the Lead Medical Coordinator
• Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct per the employee handbook, including respect for staff, children, and community members and compliance with dress code

Other Responsibilities

• Collect, enter, and ensure documentation for medical staff at designated site(s) to meet or exceed program guidelines and best practices established by State and Federal partners
• Follow and implement recommendations of the advanced practice provider (APP) and Lead Medical Coordinator (RN) regarding best practices and Compass Connections medical protocols
• Monitor established health care plans for the service population within timeframes set by State and Federal partners
• Ensure accurate documentation per agency policies, contract and regulatory requirements, and program timelines
• Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by the program and federal partners
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrate the ability to:
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals
  • Provide crisis intervention per Compass Connections training to maintain a safe environment
  • Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure
  • Maintain computer literacy required for the position
  • Work effectively without intensive supervision, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures