NT/NS Maternity Assessment Unit

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary to support the unit with clerical tasks and patient care. Under close supervision, you will provide basic care and communicate with patients, families, and staff.

The role includes administrative duties and collaboration with RNs to ensure smooth operations. You will hold a High School Diploma with Nurse Aide and BLS certifications, and you will assist with admissions and daily bed management while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Nurse Aide Certification is required.
• BLS certification (CPR) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care, including bathing, shaving, and taking vital signs.
• Provide meals and supplements and notify the RN of significant changes in patient condition.
• Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients to keep beds available.
• Support the RN by performing hourly rounds and responding to patient needs across units.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and request materials to ensure daily operations.
• Document charges and accommodation codes for accurate record keeping.
• Observe equipment and report maintenance or repairs to prevent patient injury.
• Perform receptionist duties, including answering calls and greeting visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Communication with patients

Receptionist duties

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Nurse Aide Certification

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

The Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary supports the unit with clerical and receptionist duties while also supporting the Registered Nurse with patient care. Working under close supervision, this role provides basic care and communication support for patients, families, and hospital staff.

Essential Job Function:

• Assists patients with basic care, including bathing, shaving, and taking vital signs to support mobility and recovery.
• Provides meals and supplements to patients and notifies the Registered Nurse of any significant changes in patient condition.
• Helps admit, transfer, and discharge patients in order to ensure that patients are promptly served and that beds are available as needed.
• Supports the Registered Nurse by completing hourly rounding and responding to patient needs across different units.
• Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and instruments and requests more materials as needed to ensure that daily operations can be completed.
• Documents charges and accommodation codes in order to ensure accurate record keeping for the hospital.
• Observes equipment and communicates when maintenance and repairs are needed to support smooth operations and avoid patient injury.
• Performs simple receptionist duties, including answering phone calls and greeting visitors, to support clients and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Required: None.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Certification required by State of North Carolina DHHR. Nurse Aide Certification required. BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.