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.
Wat doet een 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.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Triage Nurse moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Triage Nurse moet kunnen uitvoeren:
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
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Triage Nurse zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
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
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Triage Nurse, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
