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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Description
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Category
Health
SOC Code
29-2061
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Job Tasks
High risk job tasks associated with this job:
Care for sick patients (bloodborne pathogens)
Care for sick patients (droplet/airborne pathogens)
Care for sick patients (fecal-oral pathogens)
Disinfect or sterilize medical equipment
Generate latex dust using latex products
Generate psyllium dust
Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria
Handle medical needles or surgical instruments
Mix and apply bone adhesives
Sterilize equipment with ethylene oxide
Specialized Information Services
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894
National Institutes of Health
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Last updated: September, 2008