Careers · Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · District of Columbia

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in District of Columbia

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. They work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, and group homes, assisting with daily activities, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and helping with medical procedures for ill, injured, or disabled patients. In District of Columbia the median pay is $75,740 a year, 18% above the national median of $64,400.

$75,740median pay in District of Columbia, per year

$63,960–$81,400middle half earn

1,040employed in District of Columbia

$64,400U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

381open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in District of Columbia or remote

17employers hiring

135posted in the last 7 days

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Openings in District of Columbia and remote

Licensed Practical Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team · Veterans Health Administration · Washington, District of Columbia · $67547–$87810
Licensed Practical Nurse - Community Living Center · Veterans Health Administration · Washington, District of Columbia · $67547–$87810
Licensed Practical Nurse - Extended Care Geriatrics · Veterans Health Administration · Washington, District of Columbia · $49345–$83630
Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Licensed Practical Nurse · Cadence Health · Remote · Remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguagePsychologyMedicine and DentistryAdministration and ManagementEducation and Training

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses.

Licenses and training in District of Columbia

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 New Jersey · $75,160

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O*NET-SOC 29-2061.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.