O*NET-SOC 29-1141.03

Critical Care Nurses

Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.Core18327
Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.Core18334
Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.Core18330
Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.Core18333
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.Core18344
Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests.Core18339
Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems.Core18340
Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.Core18335
Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.Core18337
Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.Core18341
Collect specimens for laboratory tests.Core18338
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, or pressure lines.Core18332
Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.Core18329
Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.Core18331
Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.Core18348
Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, based upon patients' clinical status.Core18328
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, or elective cardioversion.Core18345
Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff.Core18353
Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices.Core18347
Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.Core18342
Identify patients at risk of complications due to nutritional status.Core18343
Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.Core18336
Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.Core18325
Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.Core18350
Participate in the development, review, or evaluation of nursing practice protocols.Core18351
Coordinate patient care conferences.Core18349
Provide post-mortem care.Core18326
Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, or community members.Core18352
Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use.Core18346

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 25 examples in 7 categories, 5 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

Allscripts Professional EHR
Amkai AmkaiCharts
Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
Cerner Millennium
ChartWare EMR
e-MDs software
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
Epic SystemsHot Technology
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
MEDITECH Healthcare Information System HCIS
MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
Medscribbler Enterprise
MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR
SOAPware EMR
StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite
SynaMed EMR
Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR

Information retrieval or search software

American Association of Critical Care Nurses AACN Medicopeia
PEPID RN Critical Care RNCC

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

Google Drive

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Human resources software

Oracle Taleo

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
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Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test patient heart or lung functioning.
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Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation.
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Check physical condition of people or animals.
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Examine condition of property or products.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assess patient work, living, or social environments.
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Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop medical treatment plans.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect biological specimens from patients.
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Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
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Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Establish nursing policies or standards.
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Record patient medical histories.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
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Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
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Provide basic health care services.
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Administer non-intravenous medications.
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Administer intravenous medications.
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Administer blood or other fluids intravenously.
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Treat medical emergencies.
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Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
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Developing and Building Teams

Interact with patients to build rapport or provide emotional support.
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Training and Teaching Others

Conduct health or safety training programs.
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Train medical providers.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise patient care personnel.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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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.