O*NET-SOC 29-1171.00

Nurse Practitioners

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.Core18399
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.Core18389
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.Core18393
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.Core18382
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.Core18385
Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.Core18396
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.Core18384
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.Core18392
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.Core18394
Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, or older adults.Core18388
Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.Core18383
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.Core18380
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).Core18381
Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.Core18378
Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice, including reimbursement of services.Core18402
Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.Core18395
Consult with, or refer patients to, appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.Core18387
Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions, such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.Core18386
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.Core18400
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.Core18379
Perform routine or annual physical examinations.Core18391
Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.Core18403
Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.Core18397
Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds.Core18390
Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.Core18398
Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems, such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.Core18401
Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.Core18404

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 30 examples in 9 categories, 10 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

Allscripts Professional EHR
Amkai AmkaiCharts
Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR
Cerner Millennium
e-MDs software
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
Epic SystemsHot Technology
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
Medical condition coding software
Medical procedure coding software
MEDITECH softwareHot Technology
Medscribbler Enterprise
MicroFour PracticeStudio.NET EMR
NextGen Healthcare Information Systems EMR
Patient management software
PCC Pediatric Partner
SOAPware EMR
StatCom Patient Flow Logistics Enterprise Suite
SynaMed EMR
Texas Medical Software SpringCharts EMR

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Internet browser software

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Web browser software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

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

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

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
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

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
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare 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
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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
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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
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Thinking Creatively

Develop medical treatment plans.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
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
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Scheduling Work and Activities

Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Controlling Machines and Processes

Operate diagnostic imaging 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
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Documenting/Recording Information

Record patient medical histories.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

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

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
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
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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
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Treat medical emergencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Selling or Influencing Others

Advocate for individual or community needs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Training and Teaching Others

Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise patient care personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
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
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Advise patients on effects of health conditions or treatments.
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Advise patients on healthcare system processes.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

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
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Prescribe treatments or therapies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Prescribe medications.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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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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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 27

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Level mix

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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.