Automation index
How much of a ICU nurse’s job can AI already do?
A vitals log comes earlier. Catching the change and calling in time do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
ICU nurse
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#452 / 633
View rankingICU nurse
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Charts, pumps and the bed plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Lines, ventilator and the patient who crashes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Hygiene, turning and preventing sores.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Family at the bed and the news.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
On-call, admissions and handover.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Catch the change and owning the bed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ICU care
- run the ventilator
- central lines
- chart vitals
- prevent sores
- ICU handover
- infusion pumps
- call the intensivist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2221
IS WORK OVER?
Economist
30%
#49 / 633
View rankingEconomist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Clean data, estimate and produce tables.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 52% | +11.4 |
Draft notes, briefs and a first paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 45% | +8.1 |
Choose model, assumptions and robustness.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Present to a client, ministry or board.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Read the political context and data quality.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Clean data, estimate and produce tables
- Draft notes, briefs and a first paper
- Choose model, assumptions and robustness
- Present to a client, ministry or board
- Debate, peer-review and defend the numbers
- economista
- economist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2631