As a school nurse assistant, you accomplish administrative and simple medical responsibilities under the direction of a licensed school nurse. Your duties include providing first aid for injuries, recording symptoms of sick students, administering doctor-approved medication to students, providing emergency care when necessary, and keeping records of each student who visits the nurse’s office. School nurse assistants are responsible for calling parents or guardians of sick children or doctors who can provide emergency care. You may also assist the school nurse with health assemblies for students and staff training on first aid and safety practices.