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OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT

Practical Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse)

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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.

$61,486 / year median in Wyoming

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Listing ID:
4548529
Job Title:
Practical Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Job Location:
Sheridan
Date Posted:
08/14/2026
Hours Worked Per Week:
Not Provided
Shift:
Not Provided
Duration of Job:
Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months SR You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.) Obtain Contact Information Job Summary Summary Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Responsibilities Provides a range of standard patient care under the guidance of a Supervisory Clinical Nurse. Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provides first aid and assists with providing emergency medical care to inmates injured in fights and/or accidents. Administers and documents medications accurately according to policy/procedure and physician orders. Assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis. Requirements Conditions of Employment Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
NOTE:
Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
EEO Statement/Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice -
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement Qualifications To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Basic Requirements:
Licensure:
Candidates must be currently licensed to practice as practical or vocational nurses in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, or must have applied for a license to practice. Applications of candidates possessing a license must be accompanied by a certified or photostatic copy of the license, a notarized statement attesting to the fact, or a citation of the license number and State issuing it.
AND Additional Requirements:
Education/Training:
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.
OR Experience:
You must have at least one year of nursing experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Qualifying experience includes nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures, performing such duties as: If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application Experience providing pre-and post-operative patient care. Experience administering treatments and/or medications, EKG's, etc., and observing, recording, a... Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Access our Statewide and Regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation Not Provided Job Requirements
Experience Required:
See Job Summary
Education Required:
None
Minimum Age:
N/A