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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 29-2061.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Provide compassionate and effective nursing care to patients.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Observe and report patient conditions

    Monitor patients' conditions and document any changes or reactions.

  2. 2

    Measure vital signs

    Record patients' vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.

  3. 3

    Administer medications

    Give prescribed medications and document the times and amounts on charts.

  4. 4

    Assist with personal care

    Help patients with bathing, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene.

  5. 5

    Collaborate with healthcare team

    Work with other healthcare professionals to assess and modify patient care plans.

Tools used in this work
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareEpic SystemsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordZoom

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses — SAL