# Critical Care Nurses > Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units. - Code: 29-1141.03 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 29-1141) - Family: [Healthcare Practitioners](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-29), one of its 96 occupations - Tasks: 29 tasks (29 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/29-1141.03 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/29-1141.03.json ## What the work is made of 1. Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs. Core task · Task 18327 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 2. Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions. Core task · Task 18334 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 3. Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods. Core task · Task 18330 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 4. Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Core task · Task 18333 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 5. Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs. Core task · Task 18344 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 6. Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests. Core task · Task 18339 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 7. Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems. Core task · Task 18340 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 8. Assess patients' pain levels or sedation requirements. Core task · Task 18335 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 9. Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans, based on identified needs and assessment data. Core task · Task 18337 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 10. Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings. Core task · Task 18341 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 11. Collect specimens for laboratory tests. Core task · Task 18338 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 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 task · Task 18332 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 13. Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions. Core task · Task 18329 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 14. Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families. Core task · Task 18331 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 15. Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed. Core task · Task 18348 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 16. Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, based upon patients' clinical status. Core task · Task 18328 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 17. Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, or elective cardioversion. Core task · Task 18345 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 18. Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff. Core task · Task 18353 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 19. Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices. Core task · Task 18347 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 20. Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions. Core task · Task 18342 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 21. Identify patients at risk of complications due to nutritional status. Core task · Task 18343 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 22. Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs, including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems. Core task · Task 18336 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 23. Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs. Core task · Task 18325 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 24. Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills. Core task · Task 18350 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 25. Participate in the development, review, or evaluation of nursing practice protocols. Core task · Task 18351 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 26. Coordinate patient care conferences. Core task · Task 18349 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 27. Provide post-mortem care. Core task · Task 18326 · Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2021 28. Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, or community members. Core task · Task 18352 · Rated by 27 occupational experts, August 2021 29. Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use. 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