People visit emergency rooms, urgent care centers, outpatient clinics and physicians’ offices with a variety of concerns. Some may need immediate life-saving care, while others may have minor illnesses or injuries that require a less urgent response. A Triage Nurse is responsible for assessing the immediacy of each patient’s needs. By assigning an appropriate rating, they allow healthcare facilities and practices to appropriately prioritize patients and prepare to treat patients with dire medical needs first to improve outcomes of care. When they perform Triage Nurse job duties proficiently, they contribute to the overall standard of care and patient satisfaction.
Was macht ein Triage Nurse?
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.
Aufgaben
Ein Triage Nurse sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Triage Nurse ausführen können sollte:
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
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Triage Nurse verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
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
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