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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Tasks

Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts.
Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot-water bottles.
Washes and dresses bodies of deceased persons.
Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answers patients' calls.
Assists in delivery, care, and feeding of infants.
Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds patients.
Records food and fluid intake and output.
Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
Inventories and requisitions supplies.
Bathes, dresses, and assists patients in walking and turning.
Takes and records patients' vital signs.
Provides medical treatment and personal care to patients in private home settings.

National Average Salary

$31,490.00/year

Average Salary in Maryland

$37,500.00/year

Important Abilities

   1. Oral Comprehension
   2. Oral Expression
   3. Problem Sensitivity
   4. Written Comprehension
   5. Arm-Hand Steadiness

General Work Activities

   1. Assisting and Caring for Others
   2. Performing General Physical Activities
   3. Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
   4. Handling and Moving Objects
   5. Establishing & Maintaining Relationships

Important Skills

   1. Service Orientation
   2. Reading Comprehension
   3. Active Listening
   4. Problem Identification
   5. Social Perceptiveness

Frequent Work Context

   1. Responsible for Others' Health & Safety
   2. Consequence of Error
   3. Job-Required Social Interaction
   4. Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
   5. Importance of Being Sure All Is Done

Related Careers

Related Majors

Licensed Practical Nursing/LPN
Practical Nursing

MarylandMentor Institutions Offering Related Majors

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