Compass Connections·San Antonio, Texas
Provide comprehensive nursing care, including triage, health assessments, and medication administration for children in care. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory guidelines while coordinating health services and maintaining accurate medical records.
It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!
Academic Req: Required – Registered nurse license; Preferred – Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
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
Shift- Overnight 8PM-8AM
$43.86/hourly
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Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Arrange and coordinate appropriate health services, including urgent, emergent, and preventative health services for children in care.
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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.
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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.
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Gather, collect, and clarify patients’ current condition and past medical history.
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Communicate with pharmacies on ordering prescription medications, check medication deliveries for accuracy and compliance with orders and remediate any discrepancies.
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Maintain adequate over the counter medication supplies for each service population facility and arrange proper disposal of unused and expired medications.
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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.
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Administer medication as ordered by prescribing healthcare provider and complete accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records and Medication Administration Record.
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Effectively communicate with Certified Nurse Practitioner and Lead Medical Coordinator as needed for reporting findings concerning for patient’s health and well-being.
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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.
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Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
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Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA and Compass Connections confidentiality and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) protocol and procedures.
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Address other job duties as assigned or for unforeseen matters that require attention to maintain a fluid and fully functional program.
Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.
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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.
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Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Texas are typically driven by ongoing staffing needs across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. This role is competitive because employers often look for an active Texas RN license, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid driver’s license, and prior RN experience, while the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, flexible scheduling, and 401(k) matching. Before applying, confirm your license and certifications are current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
