Reports to: Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Role Schedule: 12-Month, Full-Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Job Description
Ashley Hall is seeking a highly qualified Director of Health Services to provide oversight and day-to-day management of the School's Health Services department. This position ensures the delivery of whole-person healthcare while aligning with the highest clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Health Services Leadership and Administration
- Provide leadership for the Health Center, including supervision and evaluation of staff nurses.
- Establish and implement departmental policies and procedures in accordance with South Carolina law and best clinical practices.
- Develop annual objectives, structure operations, and manage the department budget and expenditures.
- Prepare reports and attend Administrative Team meetings as requested.
- Recommend staffing and facility needs to the Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Clinical Practice and Oversight
- Maintain current BLS, ACLS, and BLS Instructor certifications.
- Provide or coordinate CPR, AED, and First Aid training for employees and students.
- Maintain standing orders and a Written Practice Agreement, reviewed and signed annually by the collaborative physician.
- Oversee campus emergency preparedness, including inspections of AEDs, bleeding control kits, and emergency medications.
- Manage memorandums of agreement with MUSC School-Based Health, Labcorp, MedPro, and other health partners.
- Maintain the school's Pharmacy Non-Dispensing Drug Outlet Permit and CLIA Waiver.
- Collaboration and Training
- Partner with Counseling, Admissions, and Human Resources to address student and staff wellness needs.
- Possibly serve as a clinical preceptor for APRN students in collaboration with local nursing programs.
- Collaborate with Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs to deliver training related to health, safety, and emergency response.
- Coordinate on-site vaccination clinics and annual immunization tracking in compliance with SC DPH requirements
- Health Records and Technology Management
- Oversee student and employee medical records in August Schools and Practice Fusion platforms.
- Assign and monitor staff access to platforms such as Practice Fusion, August Schools, SchoolHealth, NASN, and others.
- Utilize UpDox for secure pre-employment medical documentation and Square Appointments for new-hire testing.
- Ensure data compliance and oversee accurate recordkeeping for all trainings and inspections.
Qualifications
- Master's degree or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) required
- Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP)
- Active or eligible South Carolina APRN license with Prescriptive Authority
- Current BLS Certification; ACLS recommended
- BLS Instructor Certification
- DEA and NPI registration (or ability to obtain)
- 1-6 years of experience in a leadership or advanced practice clinical role
- Proficiency with EHR platforms, especially Practice Fusion and August Schools
- Strong clinical background in acute and family care
- Proven leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of working on a computer or moving around campus
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g., emergency supplies, training equipment)
- Ability to respond promptly to emergencies and walk long distances on campus
- Manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment
- Visual acuity to monitor health conditions and manage digital records
Employment Eligibility & Screening Requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required screenings and clearances, including:
- Criminal background check (state and federal)
- Reference Checks
- Sex offender registry check
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening
- Drug screening
- Verification of eligibility to work in the United States
- Any additional screenings required by South Carolina state law or Ashley Hall policy
Time Commitment
- Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; schedule may vary depending on school needs
- Evenings/Weekends: Occasional attendance or coverage for school events and emergency response
- Schedule: Full-time, 12-month position
Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of references to:
Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources at [email protected]
Since its founding in 1909, Ashley Hall has empowered young women to think critically, act ethically, and embrace their world with confidence. The School serves girls from kindergarten through grade 12 (and is co-ed in its Early School, ages 2 to 5 years). Ashley Hall provides a dynamic education grounded in a Reggio approach in its Early School and an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme in its Lower School.
Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
