| Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Licensed Practical Nurse. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Licensed Practical Nurse along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Licensed Practical Nurse is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health, Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care, Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Clinic, Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management, Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC, Nurse Recruiter, Staff Nurse - RN II, Staff Nurse - RN III, Intake Coordination Nurse - Home Care |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Licensed Practical Nurse |
| Administers nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
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| Similar Jobs: Licensed Practical Nurse - Mental Health, Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care, Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient Clinic, Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Management, Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home/LTC, Nurse Recruiter, Staff Nurse - RN II, Staff Nurse - RN III, Intake Coordination Nurse - Home Care |
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| Level of Education: Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Biotechnology, Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
