How do they match: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

  • Home Health Care Provider
  • Home Health LPN
  • Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Home Health Nurse

  • 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.

  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
  • Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.

  • Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.