Licensed Vocational Nurse

Company: Compass Connections
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!Licensed Vocational Nurse - Bilingual (English & Spanish)Academic Requirement: Required - Graduate from accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing programCertifications: Good standing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the state of Texas Board of Nursing, current BLS certifications (PALS preferred), First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior interventionWork Experience: Required - One (1) year nursing experience, including pediatric nursing experience Compass ConnectionsCritical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team when appropriate.
• Complete all nursing duties and provide all health care services relevant to this position in compliance with all regulatory authorities, and program protocols, procedures and supervisory instructions including, but not limited to, active and ongoing nursing assessments, charting, scheduling of appointments, routine observations, isolation observations, wellness checks, immunizations, all required documentation and reporting.
• Implement and monitor established health care plans and treatment orders to ensure that all treatment orders directed by physician or APP are implemented as ordered and immediately upon request.
• Provide guidance, direction, and leadership to medical staff, and maintain readiness to provide supervision and training to medical staff, medical service specialists and direct care staff when requested by RN Manager.
• Effectively communicate, consult, and interact with the Registered Nurse Manager on protocol and procedure issues affecting the quality of health care services on campus and issues of contagious disease control when any child is on campus is ill with contagious disease and communicate effectively with healthcare providers regarding care for service population and advocate for the needs of the service population.
• Maintain documentation of controlled drugs that may be available to include up to date reconciliation of all scheduled drugs used in the facility through facility's protocols and procedures as requested by the RN Manager.
• When directed, communicate with pharmacies on ordering prescription medications, check medication deliveries for accuracy and compliance with provider's orders and remediate any discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining adequate over the counter medication supplies for assigned service population facility.
• Assist in arranging the transport of residents to health care appointments including; doctor, dentist, therapy, counseling, lab, and other required transporting visits.
• When directed, arrange proper disposal of unused and expired medications according to protocols.
• Develop, maintain, and audit an accurate Medication Administration Record (MAR) for each child and assistwith the medication administration and health of service population as needed or requested by RN Manager.
• Provide required facility documentation and reporting in a timely manner to meet Compass Connections,federal and state guidelines within the required timeframes.
• Maintain all written and electronic medical health care records.
• Participate in the development of health and medical related protocols and procedures for a federalprogram.
• Communicate with service population and staff in a manner that prioritizes confidentiality of health carerecords and information in keeping with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements andCompass Connections confidentiality protocol and procedures.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, team decisions and operations.
• Adhere to scheduled hours pertaining to position, remain available for on-call scheduling, and workevenings, weekends and holidays as needed, requested, or deemed appropriate by Registered NurseManager.
• Know, understand, and apply positive behavior management techniques including verbal redirection, de-escalation, and containment.
• Know and recognize the signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior andimplement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures.
• Show appreciation and affection toward children in a manner that is compassionate and professional,minimizing cultural misinterpretations.
• Assist with training of Compass Connections staff and service population on medical issues and CompassConnections staff best on practices regarding CPR, First Aid, BLS, calling 9-1-1 and controlling contagiousdisease, quality health care and emergency response preparedness as requested by RN Manager.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work using sound judgment and following the direction of the RegisteredNurse Manager.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in caseof an emergency.
• Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.Other Responsibilities:
  • Perform nursing duties at designated site(s) in accordance with nursing guidelines and best practices established by the Texas Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.
  • Complete accurate documentation of nursing activities performed in accordance with agency policies andprocedures and contract and regulatory requirements and standards and program timeline requirements.
  • Collaborate with and apply recommendations of advanced practice provider (APP) and Registered Nurse(RN) Manager regarding best practices and Compass Connections Medical protocols and procedures.
  • Initiate medical services provided to service population to ensure services meet all state, federal andprogram requirements and clinic setting remains safe and sanitary at all times.
  • Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program and federal partners.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.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-economiccharacteristics.
    • Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
    • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
    • Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed tomaintain a safe environment.
    • Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at alltimes.
    • Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
    • Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of amultidisciplinary team.
    • Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
    • Must complete and sign Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.
    • Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations forthe following:
    • MMR
    • Varicella
    • HepB
    • HepA
    • Tetanus
    • PPD
    • Meningococcal (preferred)
    • Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, andbending.
    • Must be able to work in a team environment.
    • Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbalcommunication 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.English (United States)If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!EEO StatementIn 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.Care Provider

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