ONET Occupations » 29-2061.00

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.85)
  2. Heal, cure - People (4.85)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.85)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.78)
  5. Interview, draw out - People (4.48)
  6. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.47)
  7. Use my brain - Data (4.29)
  8. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.27)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  10. Listen - People (4.12)
  11. Speak - People (4.12)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.00)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  14. Study, observe - Data (3.80)
  15. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.74)
  16. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.59)
  17. Coordinate - People (3.56)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  5. Coordination (3.75)
  6. Service Orientation (3.75)
  7. Monitoring (3.62)
  8. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  10. Time Management (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.12)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  3. Speech Clarity (4.12)
  4. Oral Expression (4.00)
  5. Speech Recognition (3.88)
  6. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.89)
  2. Integrity (4.87)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.85)
  4. Self Control (4.81)
  5. Concern for Others (4.78)
  6. Cooperation (4.59)
  7. Social Orientation (4.58)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.58)
  9. Initiative (4.49)
  10. Independence (4.39)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.36)
  12. Analytical Thinking (4.29)
  13. Leadership (4.27)
  14. Achievement/Effort (4.16)
  15. Persistence (4.00)
  16. Innovation (3.74)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.85)
  2. Getting Information (4.48)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.47)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.24)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.20)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.99)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.97)
  8. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.90)
  9. Performing General Physical Activities (3.86)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.84)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.80)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.73)
  13. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.72)
  14. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.69)
  15. Training and Teaching Others (3.59)
  16. Handling and Moving Objects (3.59)
  17. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.58)
  18. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.56)
  19. Developing and Building Teams (3.54)
  1. Draw Blood (4.85)
  2. Administer Injections (4.85)
  3. Take Vital Signs (4.85)
  4. Administer Enemas, Irrigations, Or Douches To Patients (4.85)
  5. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.85)
  6. Assist In Examining Or Treating Dental Or Medical Patients (4.85)
  7. Care For Mentally Ill Patients (4.85)
  8. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.85)
  9. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.85)
  10. Collect Specimens From Patients (4.85)
  11. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.48)
  12. Collect Clinical Data (4.48)
  13. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (4.47)
  14. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.47)
  15. Record Medical History Or Data (4.47)
  16. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (3.99)
  17. Identify Body Response Variations (3.99)
  18. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.99)
  19. Follow Patient Care Procedures (3.97)
  20. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (3.97)
  21. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (3.97)
  22. Use Personal Care Procedures (3.97)
  23. Use Behavior Modification Techniques (3.97)
  24. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (3.97)
  25. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (3.97)
  26. Use Clinical Sterilizing Technique (3.97)
  27. Use Hazardous Materials Information (3.97)
  28. Use Knowledge Of Nursing Terminology (3.97)
  29. Follow Infectious Materials Procedures (3.97)
  30. Follow Institutional Care Procedures (3.97)
  31. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.97)
  32. Use First Aid Procedures (3.97)
  33. Use Medical Lab Techniques (3.97)
  34. Use Nursing Practices Or Procedures (3.97)
  35. Set Up Patient Care Equipment (3.86)
  36. Apply Appropriate Physical Restraint (3.86)
  37. Lift Or Transport Ill Or Injured Patients (3.86)
  38. Prepare Medical Treatment Room (3.86)
  39. Observe Patient Condition (3.80)
  40. Train Family Members To Provide Bedside Care (3.59)