Full-Time Student Health Services (RN, LPN, MA, Paramedic)

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022 & 2023, 2024 & 2025 Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!  This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: 1st shift, weekdays from 7:45am to 4:15pm | No Supervisory Responsibilities | Travel: To and from AMH and Oak Hill Campus | Pay commensurate with experience

Full Time, day shift at the Oak Hill Campus 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Student Health Staff is the main link between the Oak Hill students/staff and the provider.  The Student Health Staff provides care and related services to patients in the student health clinic.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

 This person would serve as day shift school health staff.  This is a full-time position following the school calendar year, which includes a four-week summer session. The health staff would be part of a team responsible for the health and wellness of the student body, faculty, and staff.  The day-shift hours are weekdays from 7:45 to 4:15.

Regulatory Requirements:

Required Credentials: Current, valid credentials applicable to the candidate's professional discipline, including one of the following:

• Registered Nurse (RN) – current, unrestricted NC or VA license
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – current, unrestricted NC or VA license
• Medical Assistant (MA) – current applicable MA certification/credential, if required for the position
• Paramedic – current, unrestricted NC or VA paramedic credential
• Current CPR certification

Candidates must be authorized to practice within their applicable scope of practice in North Carolina and/or Virginia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Arranging and distributing student medications. 
2. Assessing and triaging student health.
3. Maintaining and documenting student medical records.
4. Coordinating student medical appointments.
5. Communicating student health needs with parents, and training faculty and staff on contemporary health issues and concerns. 
6. Manages the clinical function of the practice under the direction of the provider and Practice Manager.
7. Trains and educates practice staff.
8. Accurately obtain and record vital signs and pertinent observations of patient visit.
9. Prepare patients and be readily available to assist provider.
10. Follow physician orders to perform and/or assist phlebotomy, sterile procedures diagnostic procedures and other procedures within the scope of practice.
11. Collect and process specimens.
12. Facilitate patient flow.
13. Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
14. Communicate with patient by telephone and confer with provider.
15. Educate patient who have special needs at the direction of the provider.
16. Maintains Laboratory records and patient results.
17. Monthly checks of medications for expiration dates.
18. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and telephone skills. (Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills.)
19. Attends staff, educational, safety, and training meetings.
20. Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.
    

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed