Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Early Learning Center

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Washington, DC, to support the health and well-being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The LPN will work under the supervision of an RN, providing direct care and medication administration, while also ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have an active DC LPN license and strong documentation and communication skills, along with a compassionate approach to family engagement. Compensation ranges from $25 to $29 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric, early childhood, or developmental disability settings preferred.
• Ability to follow RN direction and operate within LPN scope of practice.
• COVID-19 vaccination required prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, medication administration, health documentation, and family/staff support.
• Conduct required health screenings and compliance support.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.

Skills

Active LPN license in the District of Columbia

Strong documentation skills

Communication skills

Family engagement skills

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Early Learning Center

Position Summary

V-Tech Solutions, Inc. is seeking a District of Columbia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support Early Learning Center health, safety, and well‑being of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages 6 weeks–5 years) in an inclusive early childhood education environment. Working under the supervision of the ELC Registered Nurse (RN), the LPN provides direct care, medication administration, health documentation, and family/staff support to ensure compliance with DC Department of Health (DOH), Office of State Superintendent Education (OSSE), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and Early Intervention requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Health Screenings & Compliance Support

• Assist the RN in conducting required screenings (vision, hearing, growth).
• Track immunizations, TB tests, lead levels, and health/dental certificates.
• Support compliance reporting aligned with DC regulatory standards.

Direct Nursing Care

• Provide routine nursing care within LPN scope under RN supervision.
• Monitor children with chronic conditions and implement physician‑ordered treatments.
• Support daily health checks, symptom monitoring, and communicable disease protocols.

Medication Administration

• Administer medications safely and accurately per ELC and DC guidelines.
• Maintain medication logs, MARs, and secure storage of medications/equipment.
• Transcribe and verify physician orders; flag discrepancies for RN review.
• Support Medical Action Plan implementation for allergies, asthma, seizures.

Documentation & Data Management

• Maintain accurate health records, medication logs, and incident reports.
• Update digital and paper health files in accordance with DC DOH, OSSE, CDC, and CACFP requirements.
• Ensure timely documentation of screenings, treatments, and parent communications.

Family & Staff Support

• Provide basic health education to families on child‑specific needs.
• Assist the RN in training staff on medication procedures and health protocols.
• Prepare and distribute communicable disease notices and health updates.

Care Coordination

• Support referrals to community resources (WIC, specialists, vision/hearing services).
• Coordinate with teachers, early intervention specialists, and administrators to ensure safe participation in classroom activities.

Qualifications

Active LPN license in the District of Columbia.

CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Experience in pediatric, early childhood, or developmental disability settings preferred.

Ability to follow RN direction and operate within LPN scope of practice.

Strong documentation, communication, and family‑engagement skills.

COVID‑19 vaccination required prior to start.

Schedule & Location

Location: Southeast, Washington, DC.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM (one late day 9:00 AM–5:00 PM).

Compensation

Approximately $25‑29/hour dependent upon experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

An effective ELC LPN is compassionate, detail‑oriented, skilled in medication administration and documentation, and able to collaborate with teachers, families, and early intervention specialists.