School Nurse

The primary purpose of this position is to provide nursing services to students attending Buncombe County, Asheville City and assigned Charter Schools. This is a full-time position with our full benefits package available.
** SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
** Ensure requirements of students with chronic health care needs are anticipated, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place and school personnel have competency in performing needed health procedures.

Assess students who self-carry medication to ensure they have the knowledge and ability to use medication. Provide health education information and educational activities that promote the prevention and control of communicable diseases for students, parents and staff.

Participate in Public Health disasters or outbreak duties/assignments as directed by the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Director.

Participates in various school related meetings, continuing education, and participation in relevant events.

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the School Health Nurse may perform.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
** Considerable knowledge of, and skill in, the application of nursing theory, practice, principles and techniques employed in the field of school nursing and public health.

Knowledge of available resources and the ability to coordinate these as needed. Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.

Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
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* SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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* ** EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

** Minimum Qualifications.

- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to: to work with students Requires time management, priority setting and project management proficiency with strong problem-solving and decision making skills.

National School Nurse Certification within three years of hire
** COMPUTER

SKILLS:

** Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.

- Ambulatory Electronic Health Record (EHR) system experience.
** COMMUNICATION

SKILLS:

** Ability to understand, interpret and relate oral and written instructions.

Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication and relationship building skills required.
** FOREIGN LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

** Spanish speaking skills preferred. Strong decision making and organizational skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a busy environment is required.

- Ability to prioritize workload and multiple tasks within the program

At MAHEC**,
** we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time  you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to  for support in your job search process.

You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.

Receives direction from School Nurse Program Manager. Thank you for your interest in employment with Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, NC, where we are committed to improving health in western North Carolina through innovative health professions education and compassionate healthcare.

MAHEC was established in 1974 to improve training and retention of healthcare professionals across our region. We are dedicated to excellence in clinical care, health professions education, and innovative practices that can be replicated nationally. The largest of the nine state AHEC's, MAHEC serves NC's 16 westernmost counties to address national and state concerns with the supply, retention, and quality of health professionals especially in rural areas.
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