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Licensed Practical Nurse

Washington, DC 20003

Posted: 07/14/2026 Employment Type: Licensed Practical Nurse Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 9659-MM Pay Rate: $40.00

Job Description

This position is ideal for skilled nursing professionals with strong medication administration experience who are comfortable working in fast-paced, structured, and high-acuity clinical environments. Candidates with prior experience in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, long-term care, detox, rehabilitation, or similar settings are highly preferred. The ideal candidate is dependable, clinically confident, detail-oriented, and capable of managing high patient volumes while maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

  • Administer medications accurately and efficiently in a high-volume clinical setting
  • Perform medication passes in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
  • Monitor patients for medication reactions, side effects, and changes in condition
  • Maintain accurate nursing documentation, MARs, and patient records
  • Assist with intake screenings, routine assessments, and chronic care monitoring
  • Respond appropriately to urgent medical situations and emergencies
  • Collaborate with physicians, RNs, mental health staff, and correctional personnel
  • Ensure compliance with infection-control procedures, safety standards, and security protocols
  • Provide professional, respectful, and patient-centered nursing care at all times

 

Shifts: Monday - Friday 3p-11p or 11p-7:30a (must be able to work rotating weekends; full time, weekends only or three days per week schedule available)

Job Requirements

Qualifications

  • Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Washington, DC
  • Minimum of 2 year of recent nursing experience
  • Strong experience with medication administration required
  • Previous experience in correctional healthcare, behavioral health, long-term care, rehab, detox, psych, or similar high-acuity environments strongly preferred
  • Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
  • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and secure healthcare environment
  • Must be reliable, professional, and capable of maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards
 
 
  

For immediate consideration, send your resume to mmercer@nri-staffing.com

Additional Information

NRI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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