Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
What They Do: 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 Called: Charge NurseClinic Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinic LPN)Clinic NurseHome Health Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health LPN)Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)Office NursePediatric LPN (Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse)Private Duty NurseRadiation Oncology NurseTriage LPN (Triage Licensed Practical Nurse)
Resource Details
Detailed Work Activities
- Record patient medical histories.
- Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
- Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
- Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
- Administer intravenous medications.
- Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
- Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
- Supervise patient care personnel.