Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Early Learning Center
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Active LPN license in the District of Columbia.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pediatric, early childhood, or developmental disability settings preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
