Registered Nurse

Compass Connections; Robstown (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, & 

Retirement plan options

Benefits on first day of employment

Job summary

Compass Connections in Robstown, TX is hiring a dedicated RN to provide triage and in-facility nursing care for children. You will document meticulously in the EMR, administer vaccines and medications, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and high-quality care.

A Texas RN license and English/Spanish fluency are required, with pediatric experience preferred. All benefits start on day one, including employer-paid health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Texas with current credentials and in good standing.
• Current BLS certification; PALS preferred.
• 1+ year RN experience, pediatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and evaluate patient needs according to protocols.
• Administer medications and document in EMR accurately.
• Monitor patient health, perform nursing assessments and immunizations as required.
• Communicate with pharmacists and health staff to coordinate care.
• Maintain HIPAA, confidentiality, and facility policies.
• Supervise and support medical staff as directed by leadership.
• Ensure safety during emergencies and maintain proper records.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Registered nurse license (TX)

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Make a difference every day with an organization dedicated to doing good and caring for others. Compass Connections believes every child deserves to have a place where they feel safe and loved. Our organization offers emergency shelter and group home placement for children while we work to reunite them with family. We know the sooner family reunification is accomplished, the sooner children can safely integrate into the community and thrive. We are now hiring compassionate and dependable individuals to join our team at our facility in Robstown, Texas.

ALL Benefits available on the first day of employment. 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision insurance Retirement plan options Additional employer sponsored benefits available

Hourly Rate: $43.86 an hour.

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Work Schedule: 7pm-8am (3days) and 7pm-11pm (1day) Academic Req: Required – Registered nurse license; Preferred – Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Certifications: Good standing as a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Texas Board of Nursing; current BLS certifications (PALS preferred), First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention Work experience: Required – At least one year of experience as a RN; Preferred – pediatric nursing experience

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

1. Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
2. Provide triage services to assess patient needs and evaluate symptoms. This includes answering patient inquiries, providing patient teaching, and determining the urgency and appropriate course of action.
3. Have extensive knowledge of medical documentation to be able to generate, decipher, and correct for proper documentation methods in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
4. 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, when needed.
5. Ensure patient safety by assessing and monitoring health conditions, assist with procedures and operate medical equipment, administer vaccines, medications and treatments ordered by healthcare provider, monitor for side effects and reactions, and provide teaching to patients and staff.
6. Arrange and coordinate appropriate health services, including urgent, emergent, and preventative health services for children in care.
7. 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.
8. Supervise, direct, and delegate when appropriate to execute medical services reflected in healthcare plans and treatment orders, including medication administration, to ensure that all treatment orders directed by the prescribing healthcare professional are carried out as ordered and monitor the patient for improvement.
9. Gather, collect, and clarify patients’ current condition and past medical history.
10. Communicate with pharmacies on ordering prescription medications, check medication deliveries for accuracy and compliance with orders and remediate any discrepancies.
11. Maintain adequate over the counter medication supplies for each service population facility and arrange proper disposal of unused and expired medications.
12. Maintain documentation of controlled drugs that may be available to include up to the date reconciliation of all scheduled drugs used in the facility through the facility’s protocols and procedures.
13. Administer medication as ordered by prescribing healthcare provider and complete accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records and Medication Administration Record.
14. Effectively communicate with Certified Nurse Practitioner and Lead Medical Coordinator as needed for reporting findings concerning for patient’s health and well-being.
15. Communicate with Lead Medical Coordinator and other medical staff to devise individual plans of care and acts as a nurse support to other medical staff.
16. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
17. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protocol and procedures.
18. Address other job duties as assigned or for unforeseen matters that require attention to maintain a fluid and fully functional program.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize and, prioritize daily work using sound judgement.
2. Monitor established health care plans for service population at the sites within the timeframe established by our State and Federal partners.
3. Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
4. Ensure accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards, and program timeline requirements.
5. Meet all program and federal partners’ documentation and processes requirements.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Demonstrate the ability to: a. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals. b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. c. 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. d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
6. Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following: a. MMR b. Varicella c. Hep B d. Hep A e. Tetanus f. PPD g. Meningococcal (preferred)
7. Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, and bending.
8. Must be able to work in a team environment.
9. Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.

English (United States)

EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.

EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.