Registered Nurse (RN)

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Schedule

Overnight

Pay

$43.86/hr

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Registered nurse license (required)
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (preferred)
• Good standing as a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Texas Board of Nursing
• Current BLS certifications (PALS preferred)
• First Aid certification
• CPR certification
• Emergency Behavior Intervention certification
• At least one year of experience as an RN (required)
• Pediatric nursing experience (preferred)
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks
• Demonstrate the ability to:
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English
  • Work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population, while maintaining emotional control and professional composure at all times
  • Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position
  • Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures
• Provide current physical-medical release and proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following:
  • MMR
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis A
  • Tetanus
  • PPD
  • Meningococcal (preferred)
• Annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation
• Ability to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, and bending
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position
• Provide triage services to assess patient needs and evaluate symptoms, including:
  • Answering patient inquiries
  • Providing patient teaching
  • Determining the urgency and appropriate course of action
• Generate, decipher, and correct medical documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Perform nursing duties and tasks relevant to this position in compliance with all regulatory authorities and program protocols, including but not limited to:
  • Active and ongoing nursing assessments
  • Charting, scheduling appointments
  • Routine observations, isolation observations, wellness checks
  • Immunizations, medication administration, and time internal reports
• Ensure patient safety by:
  • Assessing and monitoring health conditions
  • Assisting with procedures and operating medical equipment
  • Administering vaccines, medications, and treatments ordered by healthcare provider
  • Monitoring for side effects and reactions
  • Providing teaching to patients and staff
• Arrange and coordinate appropriate health services, including urgent, emergent, and preventative health services for children in care
• Conduct health assessments based on established protocols and accurately document medical findings, including validating systems of record for required facility documentation and reporting to meet agency, federal, and state guidelines within required timeframes
• Supervise, direct, and delegate when appropriate to execute medical services reflected in healthcare plans and treatment orders, including medication administration, to ensure all treatment orders directed by the prescribing healthcare professional are carried out as ordered and monitor the patient for improvement
• Gather, collect, and clarify patients’ current condition and past medical history
• Communicate with pharmacies on ordering prescription medications, check medication deliveries for accuracy and compliance with orders, and remediate any discrepancies
• Maintain adequate over-the-counter medication supplies for each service population facility and arrange proper disposal of unused and expired medications
• Maintain documentation of controlled drugs, including up-to-date reconciliation of all scheduled drugs used in the facility through the facility’s protocols and procedures
• Administer medication as ordered by prescribing healthcare provider and complete accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records and Medication Administration Record
• Effectively communicate with Certified Nurse Practitioner and Lead Medical Coordinator as needed for reporting findings concerning patient’s health and well-being
• Communicate with Lead Medical Coordinator and other medical staff to devise individual plans of care and act as nurse support to other medical staff
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency
• Maintain confidentiality of healthcare records and information in keeping with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protocol and procedures
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment
• Monitor established healthcare plans for service population at the sites within the timeframe established by State and Federal partners
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting, and documenting procedures
• Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards, and program timeline requirements
• Meet all program and federal partners’ documentation and process requirements
• Address other job duties as assigned or for unforeseen matters that require attention to maintain a fluid and fully functional program