Durham Academy is accepting applications for qualified substitutes for the Preschool/Lower School infirmary and the Middle School nurse's office on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities include:

• Care for minor injuries and illnesses of students and faculty.
• Administer over-the-counter medications to students as needed based on their physical assessment.
• Administer prescription medications to students as scheduled and per policy.
• Respond to emergency medical situations such as anaphylaxis, seizures, hypo/hyperglycemia, asthma attacks, or cardiac events.
• Be familiar with expectations about student behavior and discipline and follow school procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a B.S. Degree in Nursing and be licensed to practice in North Carolina (prior experience in pediatrics is preferred but not required).
• Must be dependable and willing to report on short notice.
• Should be willing and able to use electronic health records.

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 1,252 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 PolicyDurham 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.