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Clinical Nurse Specialists

SOC 29-1141.04

Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in a clinical practice. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

Zone 5 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Social Perceptiveness

4.0

Coordination

4.0

Service Orientation

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Medicine and Dentistry

4.8

Education and Training

4.8

English Language

4.3

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Psychology

4.2

Biology

3.9

Therapy and Counseling

3.7

Mathematics

3.7

Key Tasks

1Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.

2Provide consultation to other health care providers in areas such as patient discharge, patient care, or clinical procedures.

3Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans.

4Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, or patient care standards, based on evidence-based practice guidelines or expert opinion.

5Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.

Also Known As

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