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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Portland, OR
Licensed practical nurses provide hands-on bedside care under the direction of RNs and physicians, monitoring vital signs, giving medications, and supporting daily patient needs.
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compensation $48+ per hour for 12 hour shifts 7a-7p, 7p-7a. Must have valid LPN license, clean Oregon criminal background check and reliable attendance record. Title: LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Class: Type: TEMPORARY R…
Join the KARE Revolution! Are you a licensed LPN or RN? Apply to be a HERO today.... ...day! At KARE we connect caregivers and nurses with hundreds of Senior Housing and Post... ...Knowledge of general nursing theory and…
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Status: PRN Schedule: 6am - 6pm OR 6pm - 6 am Location: Avamere Crestview of Portland, 6530 SW 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97239 Apply at Job Summary Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic nursin…
Certified Nursing Assistant - NICU at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This is a... ...Oregon Nursing Assistant Certification License Upon hire: National Provider BLS – American... ...are serving more people, advan…
Summary The Licensed Practical Nurse is assigned to the VHAPORHCS Endoscopy unit - under the Division of Hospital and Specialty Medicine and functions as a team member under the guidance of the Endoscopy Nurse Manager. Q…
Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN – NICU for travel assignments . This role involves providing... ...Qualifications Education: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license . Experience: Minim…
Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Home Health for travel assignments in various healthcare settings. The LPN will provide in-home patient care , assist with medicatio…
What licensed practical nurses earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$30 | $51k–$62k |
| Mid level | $28–$35 | $59k–$73k |
| Senior | $33–$41 | $68k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What tasks fall within your scope of practice, and how do you handle requests outside it?
State your scope plainly for your state, then describe escalating to the RN. Knowing your limits is the point of the question.
Describe your experience with wound care and dressing changes.
Be specific about wound types, sterile technique, and documentation. If your experience is limited, say what you have done and what you want to learn.
How do you report a change in a patient's condition?
Mention a structured format like SBAR and give an example where your report changed the care plan. Timeliness matters as much as accuracy.
Tell me about caring for a resident who resisted care.
Show patience: slowing down, offering choices, and involving family or the care team. Avoid framing the resident as a problem.
How do you manage your time across a full assignment of residents?
Describe rounding patterns, clustering tasks, and protecting medication pass times. A concrete daily rhythm is convincing.
Why long-term care, or why this setting?
Tie your answer to the relationships and continuity the setting offers. Interviewers in LTC especially screen for retention.
Resume tips that move the needle
For licensed practical nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here
State your LPN or LVN license, the issuing state, and IV certification if you hold it; many postings filter on these first.
Name your care settings precisely, such as skilled nursing, rehab, or clinic, with typical resident counts per shift.
List the EHR or eMAR systems you have charted in, since facilities weigh switching costs.
Mention specific clinical skills like wound vac management, catheter care, or glucose monitoring rather than general duties.
If you are working toward an RN bridge program, note it briefly; many employers support the path.
Where this role goes
Typical progression
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