Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
12 alternate job titles:
Charge Nurse
Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinic LPN)
Clinic Nurse
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health LPN)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Office Nurse
Pediatric LPN (Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse)
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse (Private Duty LPN)
Private Duty Nurse
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Triage LPN (Triage Licensed Practical Nurse)
Salary Information
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: $62,340 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical facility records. | Maintenance |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Administer intravenous medications. | General |
| Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients. | General |
| Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. | General |
| Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients. | General |
| Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | General |
| Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. | General |
| Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Treat patients using physical therapy techniques. | General |
| Clean medical equipment or facilities. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses. | General |
| Sterilize medical equipment or instruments. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Manage preparation of special meals or diets. | Management |
| Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Diagnostic and procedural coding software | Categorization or classification software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| FaceTime | Video conferencing software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Infusion management software | Medical software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| MedicWare EMR | Medical software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| PointClickCare healthcare software | Medical software |
| Prescription processing software | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Telephone triage software | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Medical Life Support | National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Basic Life Support Certification | American Red Cross | Not Available |
| Bloodborne Pathogens | American Red Cross | Not Available |
| Certified Alzheimer Caregiver | National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care | Not Available |
| Certified Alzheimer Educator | National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care | Not Available |
| Certified Assisted Living Nursing | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Nurse | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Dialysis - Licensed Practical Nurse | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Dialysis - Licensed Vocational Nurse | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse | Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Certified Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Managed Care Nurse | American Board of Managed Care Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Urologic Associates | Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Care Associate | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Certified in Healthcare Safety - Long Term Care | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Gerontology | National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. | Not Available |
| IV Therapy | National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. | Not Available |
| Infection Control Certification | Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. | Not Available |
| International Board Certified Lactation Consultant | International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners | Not Available |
| Intravenous Therapy Certification | National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. | Not Available |
| Long-Term Care Certification | National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. | Not Available |
| Pharmacology Certification | National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. | Not Available |
| Vascular Access-Board Certified | Vascular Access Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Weight Management Specialty Certification | American Council on Exercise | Not Available |
| Wound Care Certification | National Alliance of Wound Care | Not Available |
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