See the top technical and behavioral skills and phrases desired by employers.
Technical Skills/Phrases
Core technical skills and phrases employers request most often.
Focused adult ICU assessment and reassessmentHemodynamic trend interpretation and escalationMechanical ventilation surveillance and airway supportVasoactive infusion titration and safety checksSedation and analgesia monitoringCardiac rhythm recognition and responseSepsis recognition and time sensitive treatment supportInvasive line and drain monitoringRenal support surveillance including continuous therapyNeurologic assessment and deterioration recognitionHigh risk medication administration and verificationCode response and post arrest care supportCritical laboratory and diagnostic result interpretationInfection prevention for invasive devicesGoals of care and end of life nursing supportInterdisciplinary critical care coordination
Behavioral Skills/Phrases
Professional skills and phrases that help candidates collaborate, communicate, and grow into senior roles.
Calm decision making during rapid changeClear escalation to physicians and advanced practice cliniciansFamily communication during uncertaintyClosed loop team communicationPrioritization across competing patient risksAttention to detail under pressurePatient and family advocacyRespectful conflict managementAdaptability during changing acuityProfessional accountabilityPreceptor minded coachingCompassionate communication during serious illnessClinical judgmentEscalationCollaborationCommunicationPrioritizationAdvocacyResilienceAccountabilityAdaptabilityLeadershipPreceptingFamily education
