RN Medical Coordinator

55 Compass Connections; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

55 Compass Connections in Baytown, Texas is seeking a registered nurse to provide quality healthcare, meet federal and state guidelines, and maintain health records.

The ideal candidate should have a graduate nursing degree, a current RN license, and at least one year of relevant experience. Key skills include bilingual communication in English and Spanish, crisis intervention capabilities, and the ability to work as a team member.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state program.
• Minimum one year employment experience in public health or healthcare.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Perform duties to ensure patient safety and care.
• Maintain confidential health care records.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Crisis intervention skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Academic Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required); Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred).

Certifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state program
• Current BLS certifications (PALS preferred)
• First aid and CPR certifications

Work Experience

Minimum of one (1) year employment experience in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination (required). Pediatric nursing experience (preferred).

Shifts

12‑hour rotating shifts.

Pay

$43.86.

Language

Fluent in Spanish and English.

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

• Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
• Have extensive knowledge of medical documentation to generate, decipher, and correct for proper documentation methods in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Validate the completion of all clinic duties relevant to this position in compliance with all federal guidelines and program protocols via daily audits of Portal documentation consistent with the medical clearance process.
• Perform duties and tasks to ensure patient safety by assessing and monitoring health conditions, assist with procedures and operate medical equipment, administer vaccines, medications and treatments ordered by a medical provider, monitor for side effects and reactions, and provide teaching to patients and staff.
• Validate systems of records for required facility documentation and reporting to meet Compass Connections, federal and state guidelines within the required timeframes.
• Effectively communicate, consult, and interact with the Lead Medical Coordinator and Regional Director on policy and procedure issues affecting the quality of health care services on campus.
• Participate in the development of health and medical related protocols and procedures for the federal program.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations. This includes ensuring appropriate communication of health needs to case managers and clinicians, scheduling health‑care appointments, coordinating transportation to health‑care appointments, ensuring qualified interpretation and translation services are in place, and serving as a liaison for community health‑care providers.
• Maintain complete and confidential health care records and information in keeping with information privacy and Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with the required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities

• Collect, enter, and ensure documentation for medical staff at designated site(s), to ensure all required duties meet or exceed program guidelines and best practices established by State and Federal partners.
• Supervise and coordinate, on occasion, medical staff to perform clinic duties as directed by the Lead Medical Coordinator, as well as perform clinic duties as needed.
• At designated site(s), direct and train medical staff, and coordinate services following federal, state, and Compass Connections established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor established health care plans for service population at the site(s) within the timeframe established by state and federal partners.
• Ensure accurate documentation for designated site(s) in accordance with agency policies and procedures, contract and regulatory requirements, and program timeline requirements.
• Meet all program and federal partners’ documentation and processes requirements.
• 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 a 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 according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
  • Work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain 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 exemptions for MMR, Varicella, HepB, HepA, Tetanus, PPD, and Meningococcal (preferred).
• Be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting patients, stretching, and bending.
• Work in a team environment.
• Maintain professional people skills, oral, written, listening, and non‑verbal communication skills.

EEO Statement

In accordance with TitleVII 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)), Compass Connections is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and treating 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. 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 United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.