This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services. The care is generally provided for an extended period of time to individuals requiring nursing care. These establishments have a permanent core staff of registered or licensed practical nurses who, along with other staff, provide nursing and continuous personal care services.
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Occupations
in Demand for Nursing Care Facilities |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Nursing Aides, Orderlies & Attendants | 1,170 |
 |
7.0% |
558 |
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| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) | 710 |
 |
5.9% |
668 |
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| Registered Nurses | 1,690 |
|
27.5% |
1,116 |
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| Janitors, Maids, Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,360 |
|
7.2% |
900 |
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| Home Health Aides | 1,070 |
|
37.5% |
793 |
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| Combined Food Prep & Serving Workers | 1,920 |
 |
8.9% |
1,419 |
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| Cooks, Institution & Cafeteria | 240 |
 |
3.9% |
239 |
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| Laundry & Dry Cleaning Workers | 140 |
 |
1.4% |
84 |
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| Amusement & Recreation Attendants | 70 |
NA |
29.1% |
486 |
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| Food Service Managers | 60 |
 |
-3.0% |
78 |
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| General Maintenance & Repair Workers | 440 |
 |
4.9% |
90 |
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| Medical & Health Services Managers | 150 |
|
16.1% |
99 |
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| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development 1st Quarter 2009 Median Salary Data from the Minnesota Salary Survey for Region 6W and Region 8 Current Demand Data from the Occupations in Demand Tool for Region 6W and Region 8 Projected Employment Data from the 2006-2016 Minnesota Employment Projections Program for Southwest Minnesota |
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