School Health Services Registered Nurse

School Health Services RN

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a School Health Services RN to be part of our Clinical Team in Waynesville, NC.

A newly hired RN may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000.00, depending on the service agreement chosen. Service contracts are for 1, 2, or 3 years.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Flexible Schedules Available

What You'll Do:

The School Health Services Nurse is a member of the interdisciplinary School Based Health Center (SBHC) health team and assists in the care of patients and SBHC clinic activities. Responsibilities include:

• Clinical nursing assessment and care coordination of students utilizing the SBHC.
• Effectively organizing and/or prioritizing work to assist with efficient patient flow in the SBHC clinic.
• Providing administrative support for SBHC clinic tasks and provider team.
• Completion of clinical work and assigned tasks related to patient care.
• Supporting organizational mission and goal achievement, organization quality goals, and providing safe, patient-centered care.

Disclaimer:

This role requires flexibility to transport clients/patients to organization-sponsored services or resources that address their basic and clinical needs. Drivers transporting clients/patients or driving company vehicles are to be age 21 or greater. For those using their personal vehicles to transport clients/patients, a certificate of insurance is required demonstrating at least the minimum required NC auto liability insurance.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience working with children and adolescents in an ambulatory care setting
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary and/or integrative health care model preferred
• Bilingual preferred, but not required. If bilingual, provides language support services, as requested, based on patient and clinic needs.

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.