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Critical Care Nurses

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

Tasks
29 tasks29 core
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
Code
29-1141.03SOC 2018: 29-1141

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  1. Task 1. Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.Core taskTask 18327Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.Core taskTask 18334Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.Core taskTask 18330Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.Core taskTask 18333Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.Core taskTask 18344Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests.Core taskTask 18339Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems.Core taskTask 18340Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements.Core taskTask 18335Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data.Core taskTask 18337Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.Core taskTask 18341Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Collect specimens for laboratory tests.Core taskTask 18338Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, or pressure lines.Core taskTask 18332Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.Core taskTask 18329Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.Core taskTask 18331Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.Core taskTask 18348Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, based upon patients' clinical status.Core taskTask 18328Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, or elective cardioversion.Core taskTask 18345Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff.Core taskTask 18353Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices.Core taskTask 18347Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.Core taskTask 18342Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Identify patients at risk of complications due to nutritional status.Core taskTask 18343Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  22. Task 22. Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.Core taskTask 18336Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  23. Task 23. Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.Core taskTask 18325Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  24. Task 24. Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.Core taskTask 18350Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  25. Task 25. Participate in the development, review, or evaluation of nursing practice protocols.Core taskTask 18351Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  26. Task 26. Coordinate patient care conferences.Core taskTask 18349Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  27. Task 27. Provide post-mortem care.Core taskTask 18326Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021
  28. Task 28. Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, or community members.Core taskTask 18352Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021
  29. Task 29. Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use.Core taskTask 18346Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021

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