School Health Nursing Assistant — Impactful Public Service

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Health, within the Department of Health, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the School Health Services Program. You will assist in delivering school-based healthcare, follow clinical supervision, document interventions in the EHR, and help maintain immunization and health data for students and staff.

You will work under RN supervision, perform routine measurements, assist with medications, and contribute to health promotion and emergency readiness in a school setting.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a school health setting or pediatric care.
• Strong knowledge of health screening, vital signs, and emergency response.
• Ability to provide direct and delegated health services under supervision.
• Familiarity with HIPAA/FERPA confidentiality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff.
• Administer prescribed medications per physician orders and nursing delegation.
• Measure and record vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing, height, weight) per guidelines.
• Support students with chronic conditions under supervision; document care in EHR.
• Maintain immunization records and ensure required documentation.
• Serve as initial health suite contact and deliver culturally competent care.
• Coordinate health education and preventive services with families and staff.
• Assist with administrative tasks and data reporting; support audits and campaigns.

Skills

First aid

Vital signs

Communication

Infection control

Education

Nursing Assistant certification (DC)

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

DC Health, within the Department of Health, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the School Health Services Program. You will assist in delivering school-based healthcare, follow clinical supervision, document interventions in the EHR, and help maintain immunization and health data for students and staff.

You will work under RN supervision, perform routine measurements, assist with medications, and contribute to health promotion and emergency readiness in a school setting.