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Occupational Summary for Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Oregon Statewide

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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.
Employment Projections
Region Employment Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,691 3,309 62 65 127
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Lpn - Non Contract Portland 666065 $16.91/hr to $25.37/hr
Lpn ( Bilingual ) - Clinic 00012472 Eugene 665908 $14.59/hr to $20.42/hr
Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health Mcminnville 665669 DOE
Licensed Practical Nurse Salem 665408 $20.00/hr to $25.00/hr
Lpn - On Call - Flex Hours Oregon City 664417 $23.97/hr to $23.98/hr
A C M Lpn - 1001081 Springfield 662305 $18.87/hr to $28.52/hr
Lpn Ontario 662120 $16.50/hr DOE, Neg.
Lpn Home Health Access #57777 Portland 662113 $20.22/hr to $30.83/hr
Registered Or Licensed Practical Nurse Wallowa 660757 $19.00/hr to $25.00/hr DOE
Lpn / Rn Vale 659728 DOE
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Wages
Region ----- 2009 Wages -----
Median Hourly Avg
Annual
Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $21.69 $44,259 $18.75 - 24.13
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries 2,691
Health Care and Social Assistance 2,268
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 121
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 47
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, And Attendants 42%
Registered Nurses 39%
Psychiatric Technicians 37%
Emergency Medical Technicians And Paramedics 35%
Respiratory Therapy Technicians 32%
Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Educational Requirements
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.