School Nurse

Durham Academy is an independent school in Durham, NC, with 1,267 students in grades PreK-12.

Position Objective: Durham Academy is accepting applications for a Registered Nurse to provide healthcare services to students mainly in our Preschool and Lower School, grades PreK-4, but would also be required to respond to health concerns at the Upper School, grades 9-12, when needed. The school nurse will collaborate with the Health Director, school counselors, teachers, parents and school leaders in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students as well as maintain health records of students.

The nurse would report directly to the Director of Student Support and Wellness. This permanent 10-month position begins August 1, 2026.

Essential Duties:

• Assist students, faculty and staff who become ill or injured on campus whether this be urgent, scheduled, or as needed. Including, but not limited to, conditions such as headache, fever, sore throat, musculoskeletal injury, soft tissue injury, or gastrointestinal upset.

• Monitor and respond emergently if needed to chronic medical conditions such as anaphylaxis, seizures, diabetes, asthma, or cardiac events.

• Coordinate with parents when needed for education, follow up care, or an early pick up.

• Educate faculty and staff on emergency procedures and other health topics as needed. 

• Collect and maintain protected health information. 

• Document all visits to the infirmary in our electronic medical record system (August Schools).

• Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, athletic trainers, parents and school leaders in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students.

• Dispense prescribed medications and supervise treatment regimens.

• Be familiar with expectations about student behavior and discipline and follow school procedures and guidelines.

Communication:

• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers and other school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students.

• Initiate contact with and act as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and private providers to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.

Qualifications: 

• Excellent communication skills; tact in dealing with parents, students of all ages and faculty/staff. 

• Ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example and comply with school standards. 

• Must be able to meet physical requirements for the school nurse. 

• Must have and maintain an active nursing license to practice in North Carolina. 

  • B.S. degree in Nursing is preferred but not required.

  • Prior experience in pediatrics is preferred but not required.

• Should be willing and able to use electronic health records.

• Confidentiality is a must.

Compensation/Hours: Durham Academy is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a compensation plan that compares favorably with those of regional peer schools. This is a full-time, 10-month position as a school employee. 

Interested applicants should include a resume and list of three references with contact information. 

This position will remain open until filled.

Our School

Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,267 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity, equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). 

Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement
Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.(Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)

Our Employment Policy

Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic 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.