29-1141.00 - Registered Nurses

Updated 2018

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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing (DON), Emergency Department RN (Emergency Department Registered Nurse), Oncology RN (Oncology Registered Nurse), Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), Public Health Nurse (PHN), Registered Nurse (RN), School Nurse, Staff Nurse, Staff RN (Staff Registered Nurse)

Also see: Acute Care Nurses, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses, Critical Care Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
96	Core	Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
95	Core	Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
93	Core	Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
93	Core	Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
87	Core	Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
87	Core	Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
85	Core	Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
84	Core	Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
82	Core	Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
80	Core	Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
79	Core	Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
74	Core	Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
64	Core	Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
59	Core	Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
90	Supplemental	Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
89	Supplemental	Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.
85	Supplemental	Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
84	Supplemental	Hand items to surgeons during operations.
82	Supplemental	Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
81	Supplemental	Conduct specified laboratory tests.
77	Supplemental	Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
76	Supplemental	Engage in research activities related to nursing.
76	Supplemental	Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
74	Supplemental	Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
74	Supplemental	Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers.
74	Supplemental	Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
69	Supplemental	Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
67	Supplemental	Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Calendar and scheduling software — Per-Se Technologies ORSOS One-Call
Categorization or classification software — Diagnostic and procedural coding software
Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software ; FileMaker Pro; Microsoft Access
Electronic mail software — IBM Notes ; Microsoft Outlook
Human resources software — Human resource management software HRMS ; Oracle Taleo
Information retrieval or search software — Drug guide software
Medical software — Epic Systems ; Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS ; Medical procedure coding software ; MEDITECH software (see all 15 examples)
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Project management software — Microsoft SharePoint
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Time accounting software — Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Acute care fetal or maternal monitoring units or accessories — Bilimeters; Fetal monitors; Fetal scalp electrodes
Apnea monitors or accessories — Apnea monitors
Arm traction supplies — Bucks traction equipment
Arterial blood gas monitors or accessories — Arterial blood gas testing equipment
Arterial line catheters
Audiometers or accessories — Audiometers
Automated external defibrillators AED or hard paddles — Defibrillators
Autotransfusion units — Autotransfusion systems
Benchtop centrifuges — Centrifuges
Binocular light compound microscopes
Blood collection needle — Blood collection needles
Blood warming or transfusion systems — Blood warming equipment
Breathing circuit bags — Bag-valve masks
Canes or cane accessories — Canes
Cardiac output CO monitoring units or accessories — Cardiac monitor electrodes; Cardiac monitors
Cardiac pacemaker generator or cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker CRT-P — Pacemakers
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR protective shields or masks — One-way valve protective shields
Cervical collars or neck braces — Cervical collars
Clinical hydraulic lifts or accessories — Mechanical lift devices
Clinical incubators or infant warmers — Infant warmers; Isolettes
Clinical trapeze bars — Overhead clinical trapezes
Colposcopes or vaginoscopes or accessories — Colposcopes
Continuous passive motion CPM devices or accessories — Continuous passive motion CPM machines
Crutches or crutch accessories — Crutches
Diagnostic or interventional vascular catheters or sets — Angiocaths; Pulmonary artery catheters
Electrocardiography EKG transmitter or telemetry or accessories — Telemetry units
Electrocardiography EKG units
Electronic blood pressure units — Electronic blood pressure monitors; Manual blood pressure monitors
Electronic encyclopedias — Medical encyclopedias
Electrosurgical or electrocautery equipment — Electrosurgical devices; Grounding pads; Loop electrosurgical excision procedure LEEP equipment
Emergency medical services head immobilizers — Head immobilizers
Emergency medical services torso immobilizers — Torso immobilizers
Endoscopic or surgical light sources or accessories — Surgical lights
Endotracheal tubes — Endotracheal ET tubes
Enema kits or accessories — Enema equipment
Enteral feeding administration sets — Continuous enteral feeding equipment; Intermittent enteral feeding equipment
Enteral feeding infusion pump tubing sets — Infusion pump enteral feeding tubes
Epidural anesthesia kit or tray — Epidural catheters
Extremity restraints — Limb restraints
Eye charts or vision cards — Snellen eye charts
Flexible endoscopes or accessories or related products — Colonoscopy equipment; Flexible sigmoidoscopes; Gastrointestinal GI endoscopes
Floor grade forceps or hemostats — Curved hemostats; Hemostats; Straight hemostats
Flow sensors or regulators or components — Oxygen flowmeters; Oxygen regulators
Gait belts for rehabilitation or therapy — Gait belts
Gastric decompression tubes — Levine tubes
Glucose monitors or meters — Capillary glucose monitors; Glucose testing equipment
Hand held doppler or accessories — Doppler pulse measurement devices
Hand or finger traction supplies — Skin traction equipment
Head or neck traction supplies — Cervical traction equipment
Heating or drying equipment or accessories — Swab dryers
Hemodialysis dialyzer reprocessing systems — Photopheresis systems
Hypodermic needle — Intramuscular needles; Subcutaneous hypodermic needles
Infusion pump kits or accessories — Epidural pumps; Insulin pumps
Intermittent positive pressure breathing IPPB machines — Ventilators
Intraaortic balloon pump and accessories — Intra-aortic balloon pumps IABP
Intracranial pressure ICP monitoring units or accessories — Intracranial pressure monitors
Intravenous infusion pump analyzers or sensors — Infusion control devices
Intravenous or arterial extension tubing — Intravenous IV tubing
Intravenous or arterial tubing adapters or connectors or locks or caps or protectors — Heparin locks; Peripheral intravenous IV locks
Intravenous syringe infusion pumps — Intravenous syringe pumps
Intravenous tubing with catheter administration kits — Intravenous IV equipment
Intubation stylets
Lancets — Heelstick blood sampling equipment
Lap mayo trays or mayo stands for surgical use or accessories — Mayo trays
Laryngoscopes or accessories — Laryngoscope blades
Laser printers
Leg traction supplies — Balanced suspension traction equipment; Russell's traction equipment
Long term continuous electrocardiography EKG or holter monitoring systems — Computerized electrocardiography EKG and hemodynamic monitoring systems
Lower extremity prosthetic devices
Manual resuscitators — Manual resuscitation bags; Manually operated oxygen supply resuscitators
Medical acoustic stethoscope or accessory — Mechanical stethoscopes
Medical gas cylinders or related devices — Oxygen tanks
Medical head hoods — Oxyhoods
Medical incision drains — Hemovac drains; Jackson-Pratt drains
Medical nasal cannulae — Nasal cannulas
Medical oxygen masks or parts — Non-rebreather masks; Partial masks; Ventimasks
Medical staple or clip removers — Staple removers
Medical suction or vacuum appliances — Nasal suctioning equipment; Oral suctioning equipment; Suction equipment; Tracheal suctioning equipment
Medical suction sets or kits — Pleuravacs
Medical syringe without needle — Syringes
Medical tuning forks
Medication or pill dispensers or accessories — Automated medicine dispensing equipment
Multiparameter vital sign unit or accessories — Transport cardiac monitors
Nasogastric tubes
Nebulizer or accessories — Nebulizers
Non invasive bi level machines — Bilevel positive airway pressure BiPAP ventilators
Non invasive continuous positive air pressure machines — Continuous positive airway pressure CPAP ventilators
Notebook computers
Ophthalmoscopes or otoscopes or scope sets — Otoscopes
Orthopedic splint systems — Splints
Orthopedic traction hardware or weights — Traction equipment
Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies — Oxygen administration equipment
Patient bed or table scales for general use — Bed scales
Patient care beds or accessories for general use — Hospital beds
Patient controlled analgesia infusion pumps — Patient controlled analgesia PCA pumps
Patient lifts or accessories — Patient lifters
Patient motion sensors or alarms or accessories — Infant security sensors
Pelvis or back traction supplies — Pelvic traction equipment
Perfusion oxygen or hematocrit saturation monitors or accessories — Venous Oxygen Saturation SVO2 monitors
Peripheral intravenous catheters for general use — Double lumen catheters; Peripheral angiocaths; Single lumen catheters; Triple lumen catheters (see all 5 examples)
Personal computers — Pocket personal computers PC
Phacoemulsification or extrusion equipment or accessories for ophthalmic surgery — Phaco apparatus; Phaco consoles
Phlebotomy trays or accessories — Vacutainer sleeves
Pulse oximeter units — Pulse oximeters
Radio frequency transmitters or receivers — Telemedicine equipment
Reflex hammers or mallets — Percussion hammers; Reflex hammers
Respiratory aspirator products or accessories — Meconium aspirators
Respiratory humidifiers or vaporizers — T-pieces with aerosol
Respiratory manometer kits — Manometers
Restraint straps or buckles or accessories or supplies — Leather restraints
Restraint vests and jackets — Vest restraints
Sexual assault determination kits — Rape kits
Spill kits — Chemotherapy spill kits
Spine boards
Spirometers or its accessories or its supplies — Incentive spirometers
Sputum collection apparatus or containers — Lukens traps
Steam autoclaves or sterilizers — Autoclaves; Flash sterilizers
Surgical clamps or clips or forceps or accessories — Occlusion clamps; Surgical clamps
Surgical drapes
Surgical needle holders for general use — Suture needleholders
Surgical retractors for general use — Retractors
Surgical scalpels or knives or blades or trephines or accessories — Scalpels
Surgical suction machines or vacuum extractors or ultrasonic surgical aspirators or regulators or accessories — Vacuum extractors
Suture needles
Suture removal kits or trays or packs or sets — Suture removal kits
Tablet computers
Therapeutic heating or cooling blankets or drapes — Cooling blankets; Hyper/hypothermia blankets
Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs — Aqua K pads
Tourniquets
Tracheostomy accessories — Tracheostomy collars
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation units — Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation TENS equipment
Tuberculin syringes — Tuberculosis TB skin test equipment
Ultraviolet UV lamps — Phototherapy equipment
Umbilical catheters
Upper extremity prosthetic devices
Urinalysis analyzers — Urine analysis equipment
Urinalysis test strips
Urinary catheterization kit — Urinary catheters
Urological procedure trays or packs or kits — Bladder irrigation equipment
Vacuum blood collection tubes or containers — Evacuated blood collection tubes; Vacutainer tubes
Vaginal exam specula — Pelvic specula
Vascular or compression apparel or support — Anti-embolism elastic stockings
Vascular sequential compression devices or tubing — Sequential compression devices
Ventricular assist devices — Ventricular assist devices VAD
Vision testing stereoscopes — Titmus vision screeners
Walkers or rollators — Walkers

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
86		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
83		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
80		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
76		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
72		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
72		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
56		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
54		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
53		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
52		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
49		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
44		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
44		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
42		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
42		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
37		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
36		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
34		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
32		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
22		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
21		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
19		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
18		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
16		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
16		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
13		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
12		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
11		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
8		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
7		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
3		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
3		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
0		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
78		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
78		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
75		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
75		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
72		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
72		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
69		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
69		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
66		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
60		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
60		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
53		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
50		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
50		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
47		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
47		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
47		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
47		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
47		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
47		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
47		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
47		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
35		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
28		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
25		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
22		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
19		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
19		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
19		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
16		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
78		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
78		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
72		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
69		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
69		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
69		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
60		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
53		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
53		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
53		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
50		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
50		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
50		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
50		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
50		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
47		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
47		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
47		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
47		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
47		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
47		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
44		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
44		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
44		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
44		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
38		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
35		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
31		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
28		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
25		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
25		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
25		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
25		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
22		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
22		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
19		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
19		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
13		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
6		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
6		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
96		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
95		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
91		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
91		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
89		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
87		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
86		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
83		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
81		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
81		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
78		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
78		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
75		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
75		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
74		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
71		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
70		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
68		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
66		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
64		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
63		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
59		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
56		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
56		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
56		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
56		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
55		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
54		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
53		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
53		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
51		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
51		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
50		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
38		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
33		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
28		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
22		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
18		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
15		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
12		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
11		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Maintain medical facility records.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Administer non-intravenous medications.
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
Record patient medical histories.
Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Immunize patients.
Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
Design public or employee health programs.
Communicate health and wellness information to the public.
Assess patient work, living, or social environments.
Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments.
Prescribe medications.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Diagnose medical conditions.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Manage healthcare operations.
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Treat medical emergencies.
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


99	Every day

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


92	Constant contact with others

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


97	Every day

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


89	Extremely important

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


80	Every day
19	Once a week or more but not every day

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


86	Very close (near touching)

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


82	Every day

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


88	Every day

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


74	Extremely important
12	Very important
14	Important

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


63	Very important results
25	Important results
12	Moderate results

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


71	Every day
19	Once a week or more but not every day

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


55	A lot of freedom
36	Some freedom

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


58	Extremely important
24	Very important
17	Important

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


50	A lot of freedom
34	Some freedom
17	Limited freedom

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?


58	Every day
23	Once a week or more but not every day
11	Never

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


66	Extremely important
15	Very important
17	Not important at all

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


51	Every day
17	Once a week or more but not every day
18	Once a month or more but not every week
11	Once a year or more but not every month

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


57	Extremely serious
23	Serious
18	Fairly serious

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


40	Very high responsibility
29	High responsibility
19	Moderate responsibility
11	Limited responsibility

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


34	Very high responsibility
29	High responsibility
32	Moderate responsibility

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


24	Every day
37	Once a week or more but not every day
29	Once a month or more but not every week

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


33	Continually or almost continually
15	More than half the time
47	About half the time

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


27	Every day
36	Once a week or more but not every day
23	Once a month or more but not every week

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


28	Extremely important
36	Very important
20	Important
15	Not important at all

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


18	Every day
31	Once a week or more but not every day
34	Once a month or more but not every week
16	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


24	Continually or almost continually
24	More than half the time
29	About half the time
15	Less than half the time

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


16	Extremely competitive
28	Highly competitive
33	Moderately competitive
13	Slightly competitive

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


26	Continually or almost continually
14	More than half the time
17	About half the time
43	Less than half the time

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


22	Continually or almost continually
21	More than half the time
15	About half the time
29	Less than half the time
12	Never

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


30	Continually or almost continually
32	Less than half the time
24	Never

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


16	More than 40 hours
60	40 hours
24	Less than 40 hours

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


33	Every day
15	Once a year or more but not every month
42	Never

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


24	Every day
13	Once a week or more but not every day
52	Never

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


47	About half the time
42	Less than half the time

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


25	Once a month or more but not every week
21	Once a year or more but not every month
42	Never

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


25	Highly automated
11	Slightly automated
55	Not at all automated

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


14	More than half the time
61	Less than half the time
25	Never

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


16	Once a week or more but not every day
29	Once a year or more but not every month
47	Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


14	Once a year or more but not every month
62	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


23	Once a week or more but not every day
68	Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


16	Every day
76	Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


15	Once a year or more but not every month
69	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


11	Once a week or more but not every day
80	Never

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


81	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


81	Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


17	Once a month or more but not every week
75	Never

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


19	Less than half the time
74	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


84	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


82	Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


82	Not important at all

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


90	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


92	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


100	Never

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


99	Never

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


99	Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


100	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


100	Never

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Education	Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Related Experience	Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
SVP Range	(6.0 to < 7.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
66	Associate's degree
23	Bachelor's degree
11	Some college, no degree

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
78		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
61		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
45		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
17		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
11		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
95		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
94		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
92		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
91		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
91		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
91		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
88		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
86		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
86		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
83		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
83		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
82		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
82		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
81		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
68		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
89		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
83		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
72		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
72		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
64		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
61		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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29-1141.01	Acute Care Nurses
29-1141.03	Critical Care Nurses
29-2031.00	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
29-2041.00	Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
29-2053.00	Psychiatric Technicians
29-2054.00	Respiratory Therapy Technicians
29-2061.00	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Bright Outlook
31-9092.00	Medical Assistants
39-1021.00	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2017)	$33.65 hourly, $70,000 annual
State wages

Employment (2016)	2,955,000 employees
Projected growth (2016-2026)	Much faster than average (15% or higher)
Projected job openings (2016-2026)	203,700
State trends

Top industries (2016)	Health Care and Social Assistance (87% employed in this sector) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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