Substitute Nurse

Sidwell Friends School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A co-educational day school in Washington, D.C. is seeking on-call substitute nurses for the 2025-2026 school year. The nurse will provide first aid, administer medication, and maintain health records for students. Ideal candidates are dependable and have experience with children in healthcare settings. A current RN license and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in D.C. and Maryland.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and administer medication to students.
• Maintain health records for all students under care.
• Work on an on-call basis during school hours.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong organizational skills

Dependability

Punctuality

Warm and welcoming demeanor

Education

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington, D.C. and Maryland

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school, seeks substitute on‑call nurses to work "as needed" during the school day for the 2025‑2026 school year. The substitute school nurse will provide first aid, administer medication, and maintain health records.

Strong candidates will have experience working with children in a healthcare setting and have a warm and welcoming personal demeanor. Dependability, punctuality, and strong organizational skills are required.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington, D.C. and Maryland
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical pediatric nursing experience in the last 5 years
• Previous experience in public health or clinical setting, preferably in school nursing or in a community health setting servicing children.

To Apply

To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.

Diversity Statement

Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, “How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world?”