Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

Compass Connections provides emergency shelter and group‑home placement for children, working to reunite them with families. The organization seeks compassionate, dependable individuals to join the team at its facility in (city, state) to deliver nursing care and support for children in care.

Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Additional employer‑sponsored benefits (details available from recruiter)

Pay

Hourly rate: $43.86 per hour.

Schedule

Work hours: 7 pm–8 am (three nights) and 7 pm–11 pm (one night) per week; weekends required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (preferred)
• Fluency in English and Spanish (required)
• Current BLS certification (PALS preferred), First Aid, CPR, Emergency Behavior Intervention

Experience

• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse (required)
• Pediatric nursing experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Provide triage services: assess patient needs, answer inquiries, deliver patient teaching, and determine urgency of care.
• Generate, decipher, and correct medical documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Perform nursing duties including assessments, charting, scheduling appointments, routine and isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, medication administration, and internal reporting.
• Ensure patient safety by monitoring health conditions, assisting with procedures, operating medical equipment, and providing education to patients and staff.
• Arrange and coordinate urgent, emergent, and preventative health services for children in care.
• Conduct health assessments per protocol, document findings, and meet agency, federal, and state reporting timelines.
• Supervise, direct, and delegate medical services as reflected in healthcare plans and treatment orders, ensuring accurate medication administration and monitoring patient response.
• Gather and clarify patients’ current condition and medical history; communicate with pharmacies regarding prescriptions, verify deliveries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain over‑the‑counter medication supplies, dispose of unused/expired medications, and document controlled substances per facility procedures.
• Administer medications as ordered, documenting accurately in electronic medical records and MAR.
• Communicate findings to Certified Nurse Practitioner, Lead Medical Coordinator, and other medical staff to develop individual care plans.
• Implement safety protocols, including evacuation procedures for children and staff during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of health records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment; monitor health‑care plans within required timeframes.
• Recognize signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and sexually provocative behavior; follow professional response, reporting, and documentation procedures.
• Ensure accurate documentation in line with agency policies, regulatory requirements, and program timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain a fluid and fully functional program.

Requirements

• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility and pass pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with staff, service providers, and professionals.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, make decisions based on program needs, and maintain emotional control.
• Computer literacy sufficient for job responsibilities.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team without intensive supervision.
• Working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Current physical‑medical release and proof of immunizations/titers or declinations for MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, PPD, and Meningococcal (preferred).
• Physical ability to perform extensive walking, stretching, bending, and other activities required by the role.
• Professional interpersonal skills, including oral, written, listening, and non‑verbal communication.