What does a Licensed Practical Nurse do?
From 26,223 current Licensed Practical Nurse postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the appropriate team.
- Provide direct nursing care and assist with daily activities.
- Document patient care, treatments, and observations in medical records.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and other team members.
- Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
Summed up from 30 recent Licensed Practical Nurse job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- RN License 1 in 10 postings
- Vital Signs 1 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 1 in 10 postings
- Nursing 1 in 10 postings
- Infection Control 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- CPR Certification 3 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
- Licensed Vocational Nurse License 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
- American Heart Association 1 in 25 postings
- State License 1 in 30 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 20 postings
- 1 to 2 years 9 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 13 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 65 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 3 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 2 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 5 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
24,527 open Licensed Practical Nurse jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas1,851 open
- New York1,676 open
- Pennsylvania1,464 open
- Ohio1,448 open
- Florida1,426 open
Typical pay $66,500 a year (most between $60k and $73k). See the full salary breakdown