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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
at Los Angeles Job Corps Center
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Are you interested in the medical field and passionate about helping others? Are you a team player, detail-oriented and have an open mindset? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse training program. On the job, you will …
- Provide basic medical care under the supervision of doctors and registered nurses
- Perform medical care tasks, including changing bandages and inserting catheters
- Monitor patient health
- Discuss care with patients
- Report on patient status and concerns to doctors and nurses
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
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Program Requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
- Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
- Passing scores on all written and performance tests
- Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
- Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check **Eligibility for Job Corps: ** Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds who are U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or residents of a U.S. territory, and/or individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. You may NOT be eligible for Job Corps if you:
- Use drugs illegally under federal law
- Exhibit behavioral problems that could prevent you or others from success in Job Corps
- Have certain criminal convictions or require court supervision