Lead Medical Coordinator

Its 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 in El Paso 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

Ask your recruiter for a complete overview of the benefits available to you.

Salary: $113256.00

Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8A - 5P (Flexibility needed)

Academic Req: Required Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certifications: Current unrestricted RN license with the state of program; Current BLS certifications (PALS preferred); First aid; CPR

Work experience: Required Five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse and two (2) years of management experience

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

1. Meet and maintain all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards applicable to this position.
2. Develop medical clinic staffing schedules and assignments and provide solutions to resolve staffing gaps.
3. Provide medical staff with necessary training to ensure competence in assigned position and compliance with all quarterly bi-annual and annual program training requirements and to Compass Connections staff and service population on medical issues and Compass Connections staff best practices on practices regarding CPR First Aid BLS calling 9-1-1 and controlling contagious disease quality health care and emergency response preparedness.
4. Validate the completion of all nursing duties 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 of appointments routine observations isolation observations wellness checks immunizations daily monthly and yearly reports yearly progress notes initial and annual reports.
5. Supervise direct and oversee site medical staff to execute medical services reflected in healthcare plans and treatment orders including medication administration to ensure that all treatment orders directed by physician or midlevel provider are implemented as ordered and immediately upon request.
6. Communicate with pharmacies on ordering prescription medications check medication deliveries for accuracy and compliance with doctors orders and remediate any discrepancies.
7. Effectively communicate consult and interact with the Deputy Executive Director for Medical Services and Executive Director on policy and procedure issues affecting the quality of health care services on campus and issues of contagious disease control when any child on campus is ill with a contagious disease.
8. Maintain adequate over the counter medication supplies for each service population facility and arrange proper disposal of unused and expired medications.
9. Maintain documentation of controlled drugs that may be available to include up to date reconciliation of all scheduled drugs used in the facility through facilitys protocols and procedures.
10. Provide required facility documentation and reporting to meet Compass Connections federal and state guidelines within the required timeframes.
11. Oversee the development of the medication administration record (MAR) for each child. Audit MARs.
12. Arrange the transport of children to health care appointments including; doctor dentist therapy counseling lab and other required transporting visits.
13. Participate in the development of health and medical related protocols and procedures for federal program.
14. Participate in scheduled meetings team decisions and operations.
15. Maintain confidentiality of health care records and information in keeping with HIPAA Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements and Compass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.
16. Know understand and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection de-escalation and containment.
17. Know and recognize the signs of abuse neglect and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response reporting and documenting procedures.
18. Show appreciation and affection toward children in a manner that is compassionate and professional minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
19. Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position remain available for on-call scheduling and work evenings weekends and holidays as needed requested or deemed appropriate by Deputy Executive Director for Medical Services and Executive Director.
20. Plan organize and prioritize daily work using sound judgment.
21. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
22. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
23. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in BC Compass Connections FS employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff children and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Perform and supervise medical staff to perform nursing duties at designated site(s) to ensure all required duties meet or exceed nursing guidelines and best practices established by the Texas Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.
2. At designated site(s) supervise direct and train medical staff and coordinate services following state and federal and Compass Connections Medical Services Division established policies procedures and guidelines.
3. Implement and monitor established health care plans for service population at the site(s) as prescribed by an advanced practice provider or physician and applying best practice nursing guidelines.
4. Complete accurate documentation for designated site(s) in accordance with agency policies and procedures contract and regulatory requirements and standards and program timeline requirements.
5. Review write and update medical protocols and procedures in collaboration with Medical Services and Compass Connections Professional Management Team.
6. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.

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. Respond sensitively and competently to the service populations cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members service providers and professionals.
c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
f. 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 complete and sign Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
7. Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations titers or declinations for the following:
a. MMR
b. Varicella
c. HepB
d. HepA
e. Tetanus
f. PPD
g. Meningococcal (preferred)
8. Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking lifting of patients stretching and bending.
9. Must be able to work in a team environment.
10. Must be able to maintain professional people skills including oral written listening and non-verbal communication skills.

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.

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world this is the company for you!

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 sexor 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.

Required Experience:

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