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Nursing Assistants in District of Columbia

Nursing assistants provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare settings. They help patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating, and monitor vital signs and health status In District of Columbia the median pay is $47,700 a year, 13% above the national median of $42,260.

$47,700median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$42,400–$51,850middle half earn
3,490employed in District of Columbia
$42,260U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

171open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in District of Columbia or remote
15employers hiring
88posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in District of Columbia and remote

  • Nursing Assistant · Veterans Health Administration · Washington, District of Columbia · $52689–$68496

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Service OrientationActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMedicine and DentistryEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in District of Columbia

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O*NET-SOC 31-1131.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.