O*NET-SOC 29-1141.04

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatients and outpatients within a designated specialty, such as obstetrics, neurology, oncology, or neonatal care.Core18004
Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.Core18006
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.Core18016
Develop, implement, or evaluate standards of nursing practice in specialty area, such as pediatrics, acute care, and geriatrics.Core18008
Maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, or infection control standards.Core18005
Instruct nursing staff in areas such as the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of disability, illness, management, technology, or resources.Core18013
Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, or patient care standards, based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.Core20415
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.Core18002
Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs.Core18001
Provide coaching and mentoring to other caregivers to help facilitate their professional growth and development.Core21188
Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.Core18017
Provide direct care by performing comprehensive health assessments, developing differential diagnoses, conducting specialized tests, or prescribing medications or treatments.Core18003
Design evaluation programs regarding the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.Core20416
Provide consultation to other health care providers in areas such as patient discharge, patient care, or clinical procedures.Core20414
Identify training needs or conduct training sessions for nursing students or medical staff.Core18015
Coordinate or conduct educational programs or in-service training sessions on topics such as clinical procedures.Core18000
Make clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, patients, or health care organizations.Core18010
Design patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.Core20417
Participate in clinical research projects, such as by reviewing protocols, reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance, and meeting with regulatory authorities.Core18018
Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans.Core18009
Direct or supervise nursing care staff in the provision of patient therapy.Core18014
Develop nursing service philosophies, goals, policies, priorities, or procedures.Core18007
Lead nursing department implementation of, or compliance with, regulatory or accreditation processes.Core20418
Present clients with information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.Core18012
Chair nursing departments or committees.Core20419
Plan, evaluate, or modify treatment programs, based on information gathered by observing and interviewing patients or by analyzing patient records.Core18011
Teach patient education programs that include information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.Core20420
Write nursing orders.Core18021
Perform discharge planning for patients.Core18019
Prepare reports to document patients' care activities.Core18020

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 23 examples in 8 categories, 6 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
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
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

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Information retrieval or search software

Online medical databases

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
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Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
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Monitor medical facility activities to ensure adherence to standards or regulations.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate program effectiveness.
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Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices.
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Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Diagnose medical conditions.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop medical treatment plans.
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Develop educational programs.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
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Establish nursing policies or standards.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Communicate detailed medical information to patients or family members.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
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Developing and Building Teams

Support the professional development of others.
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach classes in area of specialization.
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Train medical providers.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise patient care personnel.
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Manage healthcare operations.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Prescribe medications.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

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.