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Licensed Practical Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$54,924 / year median in Alabama
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse Premise Health - 3.6 Tuscaloosa, AL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications BLS Certification Full Job Description What You'll Do Provides direct patient care and collaboration under the supervision of healthcare providers, and within scope of practice Performs and documents medical tasks to include medication administration wound care, observes reactions to treatments, and specimen collection such as urine, blood, and sputum based on provider orders Maintains medical equipment, ensures a clean and safe environment, and follows infection control procedures Maintains patient health records to ensure accurate and up-to-date records Performs other duties as assigned What You'll Bring Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited program, Associate's degree (A.S.) and/or equivalent from two-year college or technical school Currently Licensed as a Practical or Vocational Nurse in state of practice required Current certification with hands-on training in AHA, ARC or equivalent Basic Life Support for health care providers is required At least three years of clinical experience as LPN/LVN in an ambulatory care, occupational health, or emergency department setting