Healthcare · Washington, DC

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Washington, DC

Licensed practical nurses provide hands-on bedside care under the direction of RNs and physicians, monitoring vital signs, giving medications, and supporting daily patient needs.

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$28–$47/hr
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Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) Charge Nurse

Crowne Health Care · Washington DC · Full-time

Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) – Charge Nurse 2nd Shift Opening We are currently accepting applications for a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Charge Nurse within our long-term care and reh…

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Grand Oaks PRN

Johns Hopkins Medicine · Washington DC

happen at Hopkins. Unit: Grand Oaks Nursing Weekly Working Hours: PRN; 3 shifts/6... ...weekend work required **Valid DC LPN License Required** Hospital Info & Job Details... ...Peek Tour (youtube.com) The Licensed Pract…

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Weatherly Inn - Renton · Washington DC · Full-time
$38 - $39 per hour

Department: Nursing Schedule: Morning shift, 7:00AM - 4:00PM; includes weekends and holidays Pay: $38.00 - $39.00 per hour; merit... ...Inn is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to…

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Agility Health and Rehabilitation · Washington DC · Full-time
$100k

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsible for ensuring the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and resident/family satisfaction in accordance with accepted standar…

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Corrections

ATC Seattle · Washington DC · Full-time
$1,980 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) - Corrections Location: Spokane WAStart Date: 2/16/2026 Contract Length: 8 Weeks Weekly Pay: $1980/week Schedule: * Shift: Day Shift * Shifts per Week: 3 * Hours per Shift: 12 hours * T…

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Licensed Practical Nurse

MRINetwork Jobs · Washington DC · Temporary

URGENT: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Federal Contract Company: Siter-Neubauer & Associates Federal Agency: U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Location: Washington, DC Job Type: Full-Time Contract Contract Length…

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$30.31 - $35.82 per hour

Type: Long Term Care Moses Lake , WA SkyBridge Healthcare is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurse with Long Term Care experience for a 13-week contract in WA. SkyBridge Healthcare is a premier staffing firm dedicat…

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What licensed practical nurses earn in Washington

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $28–$34 $58k–$70k
Mid level $33–$39 $68k–$82k
Senior $38–$47 $78k–$98k

Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Vital signs monitoringMedication administrationWound carePatient hygiene supportEHR chartingInfection controlCommunication with care teamPatience and empathy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What tasks fall within your scope of practice, and how do you handle requests outside it?

State your scope plainly for your state, then describe escalating to the RN. Knowing your limits is the point of the question.

Describe your experience with wound care and dressing changes.

Be specific about wound types, sterile technique, and documentation. If your experience is limited, say what you have done and what you want to learn.

How do you report a change in a patient's condition?

Mention a structured format like SBAR and give an example where your report changed the care plan. Timeliness matters as much as accuracy.

Tell me about caring for a resident who resisted care.

Show patience: slowing down, offering choices, and involving family or the care team. Avoid framing the resident as a problem.

How do you manage your time across a full assignment of residents?

Describe rounding patterns, clustering tasks, and protecting medication pass times. A concrete daily rhythm is convincing.

Why long-term care, or why this setting?

Tie your answer to the relationships and continuity the setting offers. Interviewers in LTC especially screen for retention.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For licensed practical nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your LPN or LVN license, the issuing state, and IV certification if you hold it; many postings filter on these first.

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Name your care settings precisely, such as skilled nursing, rehab, or clinic, with typical resident counts per shift.

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List the EHR or eMAR systems you have charted in, since facilities weigh switching costs.

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Mention specific clinical skills like wound vac management, catheter care, or glucose monitoring rather than general duties.

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If you are working toward an RN bridge program, note it briefly; many employers support the path.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Certified Nursing Assistant
02 Licensed Practical Nurse
03 Charge LPN
04 Registered Nurse
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