A Triage Nurse, or Staff Triage Nurse, conducts initial assessments to evaluate how urgently a patient needs care. They ask questions, check vital signs and coordinate care with other medical professionals, such as nurses and physicians.
يجب أن يكون Triage Nurse قادرًا على الوفاء بواجبات ومسؤوليات مختلفة. فيما يلي بعض الواجبات والمسؤوليات التي يجب أن يكون Triage Nurse قادرًا على تنفيذها:
- Interviewing patients to gather information about their medical history and current symptoms
- Checking patient height, weight, blood pressure and temperature
- Collecting urine samples, throat cultures and other samples as needed to expedite care
- Assigning a triage priority based on the findings of the interview and exam
- Communicating with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patients’ statuses
- Updating patient health information systems with notes
سيكون لدى Triage Nurse التنافسي مهارات ومؤهلات معينة، بما في ذلك:
- Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and nursing care standards
- Analytical skills to assess patient condition
- Effective oral communication skills to interview patients and explain next steps as well as to pass information on to other members of the care team
- Decision-making skills to quickly assign a rating
- Ability to use medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors and to move items that may weigh up to 50 pounds
- Strong written communication skills to record patient information clearly and concisely
