Job Description
Job Location: Central - Houston, TX 77006
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: NurseCatholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston-Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.
Registered Nurse is responsible for coordination, supervision, and delivery of medical services to unaccompanied minors. This position is responsible for ensuring clients receive initial medical examination, immunizations, and mandatory screenings within program deadlines and corresponding medical follow ups. This position also provides guidance to all identified personnel on the distribution of specific medications, medical treatment as needed. Documents provided medical services on designated electronic data bases and client file records. Works closely with the medical coordinators to ensure the well-being of all clients in care. Maintains and manages facility to meet laws, regulatory and or client requirements.
Registered Nurse arranges and/or partners with other health professionals regarding health and safety standards for out-of-home children care, childcare licensing requirements, disease reporting requirements for care providers, immunizations for children, injury prevention for children, medication management and knowledge of community health and mental health resources for children.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Ensure the safety and security of all children in care at all times. Coordinates, provides, and supervises patient scheduling and workflow.
- Provides on site and off site guidance on medical assessments to personnel for specific medical scenarios and situations.
- Available for on call support to provide live guidance on medical situations, including treatments, responses, and interventions.
- Develops and delivers health education programs for staff and clients. Provides onboarding training for new employees and annual refresher training for current staff, and participates in mentoring, coaching, and peer training as needed.
- Provide quality care and supervision to clients in accordance with ORR and TDFPS rules, program philosophy and procedure and client rights.
- Maintain ratio and close supervision through all activities.
- Must report immediately to the supervisor any doubts, questions, medical concerns, or procedure regarding client's health.
- File medical records: make sure the information and medical files for each client are safe and kept confidential.
- Effectively communicate information pertaining to the health clients according to the program policies and procedures to ensure quality services and client safety.
- Adjust work to the plans and programs that the Registered Nurse implements.
- Maintain accurate and update documentation regarding biographical data, admission assessment, medical progress notes, Medication List, Medication Log, MARs, TARs, Sickness/Allergy Forms, Medical instructions/recommendations, medical summaries, Safety plans, SIRs, IRs, and other as needed.
- Keep ongoing training to compliance with the annual 40 hours training in accordance with state regulations, Office of Refugee Resettlement, and both Catholic Charities and St. Michael's Home for Children requirements.
- Keep ongoing and mandatory trainings to maintain full agency, funder and licensure compliance. Besides, take online trainings as needed to renew the certification.
- Assist in the development, oversight, or provision medical services for clients in care as approved by your supervisor for safety and licensure compliance.
- Look for assistance or advice from your immediately supervisor, if you have doubts or questions before performing an assigned task.
- Perform other duties as assigned train such as participating in staff retreats, United Way tours, agency and community fairs and speaking engagements, assisting with special organizational projects/events, in order to promote agency programs.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field
- Active and in good standing Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas.
- One (1) year of experience in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- Proficient typing/keyboarding skills and computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and power point.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work and function well in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment.
- Capacity to and adjust/adapt to flexible schedules, prioritize activities, responsibilities, and work within fast paced environment.
- Knowledge of essential medical terminology and understanding basic health attention like, vital sign measuring, blood sugar monitoring, and Weight/height measure; as well, performance hearing and vision screening.
- Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and varying volumes of work under pressure.
- Knowledgeable of HIPAA, state and federal regulations governing confidentiality and release of information.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about boundaries with kids, staff and volunteers
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.
