Temporary School Nurse (3-4 Month Assignment)

Durham Academy, Incorporated; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham Academy is seeking a temporary, full-time School Nurse to provide healthcare services to students, primarily on our Middle School campus (grades 5-8), for a 3- to 4-month period beginning January 2027.

The nurse will collaborate with the middle school counselor, learning specialists, teachers, parents, and school leaders to identify and meet social, emotional, and physical needs of students, while maintaining health records and ensuring student safety.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active nursing license in North Carolina.
• Excellent communication and ability to interact with students, parents, and staff.
• Willingness to use electronic health records.
• Must meet physical requirements for the school nurse.
• BSN preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services to students mainly on the Middle School campus.
• Dispense prescribed medications and supervise treatment regimens.
• Collaborate with counselors, teachers, parents and school leaders to address health needs.
• Document visits in the electronic medical record system.
• Maintain health records and confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Judgment

Confidentiality

Electronic health records

Physical stamina

Education

Active NC nursing license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records (EMR)

Job description

Durham Academy is seeking a temporary, full-time School Nurse to provide healthcare services to students, primarily on our Middle School campus (grades 5-8), for a 3- to 4-month period beginning January 2027.

The nurse will collaborate with the middle school counselor, learning specialists, teachers, parents, and school leaders to identify and meet social, emotional, and physical needs of students, while maintaining health records and ensuring student safety.