Nursing Technician Jobs in District of Columbia
Nursing Technician jobs in District of Columbia are concentrated in the District's dense network of academic medical centers, federal health facilities, and specialty hospitals, with Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and Children's National Hospital among the most consistent employers. Hiring is heaviest in the Washington, D.C. metro core, with additional openings in nearby Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland corridors that feed the same health systems. The most in-demand specialties are critical care support, perioperative assistance, and inpatient med-surg, reflecting the District's high proportion of complex-care and trauma-level facilities. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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$82,222.40 - $137,051.20The Senior Data Analyst – Nursing Business & Operations plays a critical role in supporting nursing leadership through advanced analytics related to workforce management, financial performance, productivity, and operational outcomes. Reporting to Sr. Ops Program Director, this position independently develops data solutions that support safe, high-quality patient care and responsible resource utilization in a unionized, Magnet-designated environment.
This role serves as an organizational subject matter expert on nursing data sourcing, workforce analytics, financial performance, and operational metrics. The Senior Data Analyst ensures data integrity, security, and compliance while transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that inform business decisions. The position also supports internal and external reporting requirements, including benchmarking and regulatory submissions to organizations such as NDNQI®, Magnet®, CHA, and U.S. News & World Report.
The Senior Data Analyst works in close partnership with nursing operational leaders, finance, and HR to ensure accurate, transparent, and meaningful performance reporting.
The Senior Data Analyst – Nursing Business & Operations is strategic analytics partner responsible for transforming workforce, financial, productivity, and operational data into meaningful insights that guide nursing leadership decisions. This role requires more than technical reporting expertise; it requires a strong understanding of nursing operations, healthcare business drivers, staffing models, labor management, and the operational realities that influence patient care delivery and resource utilization.
By connecting data trends to actionable operational strategies, this position supports initiatives that improve staffing efficiency, budget performance, workforce sustainability, productivity, and overall nursing operational performance. The analyst serves as a bridge between data and practice, helping leaders identify risks, understand root causes, evaluate opportunities, and implement data-informed strategies aligned with organizational goals and high-quality patient care.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science) (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
Requires deep functional knowledge with 4 – 6 years of related experience Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.
2-3 years healthcare & nursing experience operations experience is preferred.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Experience with Big Data; Data Processing.
Experience with Data Manipulation; Data Mining
Experience with C# (Programing Language); Java (Programing Language); Programing Concepts; Programing Tools; Python (Programing Language); SQL (Programing Language)
Experience with Agile Software Development
Optional:
Experience in the healthcare field
Experience with healthcare data policies
Microsoft certifications in Azure
Experience with Microsoft Fabric
Functional Accountabilities
Core areas of responsibility that fall under this role include:
- Interprets and analyzes complex data from multiple sources, including patient, provider, encounters data, etc. Proactively identifies and assesses the business impact of trends.
- Develops, executes, maintains, and troubleshoots of complex scripts and reports developed using SQL, Microsoft Excel, or other analytics tools.
- Identifies and performs root-cause analysis of data irregularities and presents findings and proposed solutions to leadership and/or customers.
- Manages multiple complex and variable tasks and data review processes with no supervision within targeted timelines and provides leadership in a demanding, quick changing environment.
- Delivers business solution architecture and implementation validation.
- Engages in data profiling and source to target mapping.
- Works on complex data integration from disparate sources.
- Applies senior level expertise in quantitative analysis, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand how customers interact with analytic products.
- Supports multiple functions and levels of the organization and effectively both verbally and visually, communicates findings and insights to non-technical business partners.
- Engages with customers and business partners to gather requirements and validate results.
- Presents data-driven insights and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, soliciting and incorporating feedback when required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
To be successful at this role you will need:
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Great verbal and written communication skills, communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner
- Great facilitation ability to host sessions and elicit ideas from others, understanding their issues and encourage group participation
- Attention to detail.
- Communicate complex findings in a clear and understandable manner
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Nursing Technician Job Market in District of Columbia
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Who's Hiring
- MedStar Health10

- Maxim Healthcare4

- Children's National Hospital4

- Trinity College2

- Ingleside at Rock Creek2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
What District of Columbia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing technician jobs across District of Columbia.
- Current nursing technician certification or CNA credential recognized by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing
- Completion of an accredited nursing assistant or patient care technician training program
- Demonstrated clinical skills including vital signs, phlebotomy, and basic patient care procedures
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in acute care settings
- Strong communication skills and experience working within interdisciplinary clinical teams
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent organization
Nursing Technician Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing technician in District of Columbia?
To work as a nursing technician in the District of Columbia, you must complete a state-approved nursing assistant training program and pass the D.C. Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation, administered through the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, to be listed on the D.C. Nurse Aide Registry. Most employers in the District also expect a patient care technician certificate from an accredited program and current BLS certification before extending an offer.
Which companies hire nursing technicians in District of Columbia?
Employers hiring nursing technicians in District of Columbia right now include MedStar Health, Maxim Healthcare, and Children's National Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The District's concentration of large academic medical centers and federal health facilities means hiring is steady year-round across inpatient, perioperative, and specialty care units.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most nursing technician jobs?
The cities with the most nursing technician openings in District of Columbia are Washington. Washington, D.C. itself drives the largest share due to its cluster of major hospital systems and federal health institutions, while activity in nearby areas like Silver Spring and Arlington reflects the regional reach of health networks such as MedStar and Inova that draw staff from across the metro.
Are there remote nursing technician jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of nursing technician openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, which reflects the hands-on, bedside nature of the role. The small share of remote work that does exist tends to involve patient scheduling support, telehealth monitoring assistance, or administrative coordination roles attached to nursing technician job families.
How can I get hired as a nursing technician in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a D.C.-approved nursing assistant program, getting listed on the D.C. Nurse Aide Registry, and applying for patient care technician trainee or nurse aide roles at large District employers such as MedStar Health, George Washington University Hospital, or Children's National. Many D.C. health systems run new-hire cohort programs that pair entry-level technicians with clinical preceptors, and candidates coming from roles like hospital unit secretary, medical assistant, or emergency room technician have a strong foundation for lateral entry.
Where can I find and apply to nursing technician jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to nursing technician jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the District's hospitals, health systems, and specialty care facilities. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your credentials and experience level, and apply directly through each posting.
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