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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
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 2,582 3,172 59 90 149
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Charge Nurse Position Flexible On Call Brookings 680274 $15.00/hr to $26.95/hr DOE
Licensed Practical Nurse (L P N) OR Registered Nurse (R N) Roseburg 630873 DOE
LPN Home Health Roseburg 694813 $16.48/hr to $23.82/hr DOE
Licensed Nurse North Bend 688031 N/A DOE
Community Health Nurse Warm Springs 700510 $52,949/yr to $65,169/yr
Licensed Practical Nurse Oregon City 699759 DOE
LPN Clinic 00014153 Eugene 702402 $14.59/hr to $20.42/hr
LPN - Clinic 00014273 Eugene 705010 $14.59/hr to $20.42/hr
LPN - Full Time and On Call Positions Open Oregon City 707902 $23.97/hr to $23.98/hr
LPN (Memory Care Center) Bandon 706711 $20.00/hr to $30.00/hr DOE
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Wages
Region ----- 2010 Wages -----
Median Hourly Avg
Annual
Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $21.85 $45,228 $19.46 - 24.29
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries 2,582
Health Care and Social Assistance 2,144
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 103
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 36
Management of Companies and Enterprises 25
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
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional 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.