Registered Nurse

Common tasks

• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.

Most important skills

Social Perceptiveness

Understanding people's reactions.

Coordination

Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Critical Thinking

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking

Talking to others.

Service Orientation

Looking for ways to help people.

Judgment and Decision Making

Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Reading Comprehension

Reading work-related information.