Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Weekend Day Shift

Paylocity; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Innovative Life Solutions is seeking a dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for weekend day shifts in Washington, DC. The role supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with Saturday-Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM schedule, 24 hours per week, two openings in Northeast and Southeast DC, compensation $30-$35 per hour.

You will administer medications, monitor health, document accurately, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring safe, person-centered care

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted LPN license in DC.
• CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within timeframe.
• Complete required DC DDS trainings and provide documentation.
• Clear background checks and regulatory clearances.
• Meet all pre-employment health and credentialing requirements.
• Strong communication and electronic documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services per each person’s plan of care and physician orders.
• Administer medications and document them accurately in MAR and records.
• Monitor health status, identify changes, and escalate when needed.
• Complete nursing notes, health assessments, and incident documentation on time.
• Coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, families, DSPs, and other team members.
• Support continuity of care during admissions, discharges, and medication changes.
• Guide direct support staff on health protocols and nursing instructions.
• Follow infection control, confidentiality, safety, and reporting procedures.

Skills

LPN license

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Documentation skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Transportation to DC location

Job description

All Jobs > Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Weekend Day Shift

Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Weekend Day Shift
Washington • Clinical Services

Description

Employer: Innovative Life Solutions

Location: Northeast or Southeast Washington, DC

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Northeast (Every other weekend)

Scheduled hours: 24 hours per week

Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience

Openings: Two openings, one in Northeast DC and one in Southeast DC

Position Summary

Innovative Life Solutions is seeking a dependable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to provide person-centered nursing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The LPN will monitor health needs, administer medications and treatments, maintain accurate documentation, communicate changes promptly, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support safe and consistent care.

This position is assigned to the Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM schedule in Northeast or Southeast Washington, DC. Apply only if you can work the full recurring schedule.

• Provide nursing services in accordance with each person’s plan of care, physician orders, organizational policies, and applicable requirements.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and document services accurately in the medication administration record and other required records.
• Monitor each person’s health status, identify changes or concerns, and take appropriate action, including timely notification and escalation.
• Complete nursing notes, health assessments, incident documentation, medication reviews, and other required records within established timeframes.
• Coordinate with physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, families, direct support professionals, managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Support continuity of care during admissions, discharges, appointments, transitions, and changes in medication or treatment orders.
• Provide guidance to direct support staff regarding health protocols, medication-related concerns, and person‑specific nursing instructions within the LPN scope of practice.
• Follow infection‑prevention, confidentiality, safety, and emergency‑response procedures and report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other reportable events as required.
• Maintain professional conduct and dependable attendance for the complete assigned shift.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license authorizing practice in the District of Columbia.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain required certification within the organization’s established timeframe.
• Completion of all required DC Department on Disability Services DDS Phase Trainings. Applicants who previously completed the trainings must provide acceptable documentation for verification.
• Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and regulatory clearances as a condition of employment and assignment.
• Ability to satisfy all other required pre-employment, health, credentialing, and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of medication administration, nursing documentation, infection prevention, and recognition of changes in health status.
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain confidential information, use electronic documentation systems, and work effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to report consistently to the assigned Washington DC work location.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities in residential, community-based, long-term care, behavioral health, or related settings.

Experience with electronic medication administration records and person-centered plans of care.

Innovative Life Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of any status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.