LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES (HOME HEALTH SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS) California Occupational Guide Number 2002-B (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Licensed Vocational Nurses provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions. LVNs interested in caring for patients in their homes usually dress and bathe the patients, provide medical treatment, and prepare the patients' meals.
COMPENSATION
Salaries differ from one district to another, by additional education, and amount of work or experience. Nurses with no experience may earn an hourly wage from $5.75 to $17.00. With two years experience they usually earn $7.50 to $18.00, and Licensed Vocational Nurses with three or more years of experience may make $9.00 to $22.00 per hour.
REQUIREMENTS
Skills
-- Apply and inspect sterile dressings over surgical sites
-- Verify medication orders
-- Calculate appropriate dosages
-- Administer oral medications
-- Perform injections
-- Adjust flow of IV fluids
-- Take and record vital signs on patient's chart
-- Recognize abnormal changes in vital signs, circulation, or respiration
-- Make occupied beds
-- Perform passive range-of-motion exercises
Training/Requirements
-- High School diploma or equivalent
-- Have a 10th grade Math and English comprehension level
-- Graduate from a California-accredited School of Practical/Vocational
Nursing
-- Have other qualifying education and/or experience
-- Pass National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses
-- Complete continuing education hourly requirements
-- Renew license every two years
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Ed., Rev. 1) 079.374-014 OES (Occupational Employment Survey) System 325050
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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