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O*NET-SOC 29-1141.00

Registered Nurses

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Record patients' medical information and vital signs.Core1841
  2. Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.Core20413
  3. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.Core1839
  4. Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.Core1840
  5. Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.Core1855
  6. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.Core1843
  7. Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.Core1846
  8. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.Core1845
  9. Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.Supplemental1861
  10. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.Supplemental1844
  11. Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.Supplemental1859
  12. Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.Supplemental1860
  13. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.Core1850
  14. Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.Supplemental1851
  15. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.Core1842
  16. Conduct specified laboratory tests.Core1857
  17. Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.Core1848
  18. Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.Core1849
  19. Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.Supplemental1854
  20. Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.Supplemental1862
  21. Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.Core1865
  22. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.Core1847
  23. Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.Supplemental1863
  24. Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers.Supplemental1856
  25. Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.Supplemental1864
  26. Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.Supplemental1852
  27. Engage in research activities related to nursing.Supplemental1866

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 43 examples in 20 categories, 16 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

  • Allscripts healthcare automation software
  • Allscripts Sunrise
  • DoctorsPartner EMR
  • eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
  • Electronic medical record EMR software
  • Epic SystemsHot Technology
  • Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
  • Henry Schein DentrixHot Technology
  • HMS
  • Medical condition coding software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
  • PCC EHR
  • PointClickCare healthcare software
  • Prognosis Innovation Healthcare ChartAccess
  • QuadraMed Affinity Healthcare Information System
  • Siemens SIENET Sky

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Apache SparkHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

  • Data entry software
  • Database software
  • FileMaker Pro
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Categorization or classification software

  • Diagnostic and procedural coding software

Information retrieval or search software

  • Drug guide software

Video conferencing software

  • FaceTime

Word processing software

  • Google DocsHot Technology
  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Google Drive

Human resources software

  • Human resource management software HRMS
  • Oracle Taleo

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Notes
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Time accounting software

  • Kronos Workforce TimekeeperHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • LinkedIn

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Document management software

  • Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Operating system software

  • Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Calendar and scheduling software

  • Per-Se Technologies ORSOS One-Call

Video creation and editing software

  • YouTube

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Getting Information

  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

  • Assess patient work, living, or social environments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

  • Diagnose medical conditions.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Design public or employee health programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

  • Maintain medical facility records.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Record patient medical histories.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Administer non-intravenous medications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Immunize patients.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Treat medical emergencies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

  • Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Supervise patient care personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Direct healthcare delivery programs.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Manage healthcare operations.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prescribe medications.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 37
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.