Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.92
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.89
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.87
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.87
Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.86
Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.85
Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.85
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.84
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.84
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.81
Record food and fluid intake and output.80
Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.80

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Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.80
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.79
Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.77
Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.77
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.75
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.75
Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.74
Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons.67
Clean rooms and make beds.66
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.65

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Service Orientation78
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Coordination75
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Social Perceptiveness75
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening72
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.
Monitoring72
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking72
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking69
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension69
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making66
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management66
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning60
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving56
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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Writing56
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Instructing53
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies53
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Systems Analysis50
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Management of Personnel Resources47
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics47
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Negotiation47
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion47
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Evaluation47
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Operation and Control41
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operations Monitoring41
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Science41
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Management of Material Resources22
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Operations Analysis19
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Technology Design19
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Troubleshooting19
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Management of Financial Resources16
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Programming6
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Equipment Selection3
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Customer and Personal Service75
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.
English Language73
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Psychology68
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.
Medicine and Dentistry67
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.
Administration and Management58
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.
Education and Training55
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Therapy and Counseling53
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Mathematics51
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administrative49
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Computers and Electronics49
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Public Safety and Security45
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.
Telecommunications40
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Biology38
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Sociology and Anthropology34
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Communications and Media33
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Personnel and Human Resources32
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Law and Government31
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Chemistry30
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.
Philosophy and Theology29
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.
Foreign Language28
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.
Economics and Accounting25
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Sales and Marketing15
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.
Transportation15
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Physics12
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.
Engineering and Technology9
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.
Mechanical9
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing9
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Food Production7
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Geography6
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.
Design3
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Fine Arts2
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
History and Archeology1
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Building and Construction0
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression75
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity75
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Written Comprehension75
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Speech Clarity72
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Deductive Reasoning69
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning69
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Speech Recognition69
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written Expression60
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Information Ordering56
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).
Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Static Strength53
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength53
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.
Arm-Hand Steadiness50
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Finger Dexterity50
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Flexibility of Closure50
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Manual Dexterity50
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Memorization50
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Time Sharing50
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Control Precision47
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Extent Flexibility47
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Fluency of Ideas47
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).
Multilimb Coordination47
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.
Number Facility47
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Perceptual Speed47
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.
Speed of Closure47
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Stamina47
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Auditory Attention44
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Mathematical Reasoning44
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Visual Color Discrimination44
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Gross Body Coordination41
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Originality41
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.
Visualization41
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Hearing Sensitivity38
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Gross Body Equilibrium35
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Response Orientation35
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.
Reaction Time31
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Depth Perception28
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.
Dynamic Strength28
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Wrist-Finger Speed28
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Explosive Strength25
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Rate Control22
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.
Speed of Limb Movement22
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Peripheral Vision3
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Spatial Orientation3
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others89
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Documenting/Recording Information87
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Getting Information86
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems80
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work80
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events79
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge79
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates78
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings75
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others70
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Processing Information69
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Working with Computers69
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards67
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials67
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Analyzing Data or Information66
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Developing and Building Teams66
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates66
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others65
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Training and Teaching Others65
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Performing General Physical Activities64
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships63
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People62
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others61
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Scheduling Work and Activities61
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Coaching and Developing Others58
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing Objectives and Strategies58
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization56
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.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public52
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information48
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Thinking Creatively48
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Performing Administrative Activities47
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Handling and Moving Objects46
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others45
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Controlling Machines and Processes39
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Monitoring and Controlling Resources37
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Staffing Organizational Units34
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment30
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.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment27
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment25
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.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment23
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Selling or Influencing Others22
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability98
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Attention to Detail92
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Cooperation87
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Empathy81
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Cautiousness74
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Integrity74
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Social Orientation73
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Self-Control71
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Sincerity71
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Stress Tolerance70
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Perseverance66
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Optimism62
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

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Adaptability58
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Self-Confidence45
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Achievement Orientation43
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Humility42
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Initiative42
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Leadership Orientation37
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Tolerance for Ambiguity36
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Intellectual Curiosity30
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Innovation17
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social75
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Conventional60
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Realistic60
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Investigative45
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Enterprising19
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Artistic1
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others83%
- Contact with others most of the time17%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important84%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day84%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day80%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)75%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)19%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important69%
- Very important30%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day78%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
Time Pressure
- Every day67%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day69%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility55%
- High responsibility19%
- Moderate responsibility23%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results54%
- Important results27%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day79%
- Never21%

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Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important46%
- Very important30%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day32%
- Once a week or more but not every day41%
- Once a month or more but not every week21%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day68%
- Never17%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom38%
- Some freedom37%
- Very little freedom19%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important45%
- Very important27%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility39%
- High responsibility31%
- Moderate responsibility16%
E-Mail
- Every day52%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Never20%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom33%
- Some freedom36%
- Limited freedom11%
- Very little freedom15%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually21%
- More than half the time33%
- About half the time46%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important24%
- Very important40%
- Important18%
- Fairly important12%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually26%
- More than half the time34%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time19%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day29%
- Once a week or more but not every day29%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never11%
Conflict Situations
- Every day17%
- Once a week or more but not every day28%
- Once a month or more but not every week46%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious39%
- Serious20%
- Fairly serious16%
- Not serious at all15%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually30%
- More than half the time27%
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time15%
- Never17%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually28%
- More than half the time17%
- About half the time19%
- Less than half the time29%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually27%
- More than half the time14%
- About half the time18%
- Less than half the time37%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never29%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
- Never19%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours15%
- 40 hours54%
- Less than 40 hours31%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never32%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive13%
- Moderately competitive38%
- Slightly competitive33%
- Not at all competitive11%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time29%
- Less than half the time63%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated16%
- Moderately automated21%
- Slightly automated32%
- Not at all automated31%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day18%
- Once a year or more but not every month25%
- Never49%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time66%
- Never19%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a month or more but not every week20%
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never51%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time29%
- Never51%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important13%
- Not important at all71%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week23%
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never56%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never73%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Never75%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never84%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never86%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never83%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never90%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)91%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never86%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never97%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never95%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never96%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never98%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Some college, no degree
Post-secondary certificate
Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Medical software
eClinicalWorks EHR software, Epic Systems, Medical procedure coding software, MEDITECH software
Video conferencing software
FaceTime, Zoom
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Categorization or classification software
Diagnostic and procedural coding software
Video creation and editing software
YouTube
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Google Drive
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Calendar and scheduling software
Scheduling software
Inventory management software
Inventory tracking software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Record patient medical histories.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities.
Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
Administer intravenous medications.
Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

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Analyze quantitative data to determine effectiveness of treatments or therapies.
Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
Maintain medical facility records.
Perform clerical work in medical settings.
Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Collect biological specimens from patients.
Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions.
Manage preparation of special meals or diets.
Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
Clean medical equipment or facilities.
Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
Order medical supplies or equipment.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Nurse, Licensed Practical

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology