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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary

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Salary

$47.5K

Growth

11%

Bright Outlook

Bright

Green

No

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Career Description

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.

Also known as:

Charge Nurse, Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (CLINIC LPN), Clinic Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinic Nurse (LPN, Clinic Nurse), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Office Nurse, Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (PEDIATRIC LPN), Private Duty Nurse, Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (TRIAGE LPN)

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$34,560	$40,810	$47,480	$56,040	$63,360
Hourly Wage	$16.61	$19.62	$22.83	$26.94	$30.46

2021 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$34,560

$40,810

$47,480

$56,040

$63,360

Hourly Wage

$16.61

$19.62

$22.83

$26.94

$30.46

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Common Job Duties

Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.
Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.
Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
Record food and fluid intake and output.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Clean rooms and make beds.
Assist in delivery, care, or feeding of infants.
Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Activities

Record patient medical histories.
Administer intravenous medications.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Record patient medical histories.
Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
Record patient medical histories.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Maintain medical facility records.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Record patient medical histories.
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
Order medical supplies or equipment.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Clean medical equipment or facilities.
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Required Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Abilities Required

Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.

Common Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Skills

Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Time Management - Managing your time and the time of other people.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Interests

Social - Occupations with Social interests frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. Most involve helping or providing service to others.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Location	2018 Employment	2028 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	728,900	807,000	11%	66,300

Projected Employment For Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Location

2018 Employment

2028 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

728,900

807,000

11%

66,300

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Education & Experience

Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training

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