Mental Health Technician & Nurse Secretary

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in Burlington, NC is seeking a Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary to support therapeutic services under Trauma Informed Care, supervised by a Registered Nurse as part of the treatment plan.

This role involves patient and family communication, safety checks, vitals and EKG support, patient transport, and assisting with ambulation and elimination needs within behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Nursing Assistant Certificate and/or Associate's degree in human service field preferred.
• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year of experience in behavioral health or health care.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms to the RN to adjust care plans.
• Facilitates communication with patients and families to involve them in care.
• Performs safety checks and environmental rounds; documents progress.
• Checks supply stocks to meet patient and nursing needs within budget and department goals.
• Assists with patient care: measuring vital signs, capillary blood glucose, preparing EKGs, transporting patients, aiding ambulation.
• Responds empathetically to verbal/nonverbal patient cues to meet needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Associate's degree in human services

Tools

Job description

Cone Health in Burlington, NC is seeking a Mental Health Technician Nurse Secretary to support therapeutic services under Trauma Informed Care, supervised by a Registered Nurse as part of the treatment plan.

This role involves patient and family communication, safety checks, vitals and EKG support, patient transport, and assisting with ambulation and elimination needs within behavioral health services.