Nurse Technician - Ortho 2x12 Days

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Technician to support the Registered Nurse by observing and documenting patient conditions and assisting with daily tasks under close supervision.

You will help with mobility, monitor vital signs, assist with meals and personal care, and ensure safety and a clean environment. Certification as a Nurse Aide and BLS are required; high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Nurse Aide Certification as per NC DHHR.
• BLS (CPR) certification required (American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider).
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks including meals and personal care.
• Support progressive mobility and activities per plan of care.
• Document clinical procedures and patient interactions to maintain history.
• Observe and report patient conditions to RN; assist with monitoring vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Observation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nursing Technician supports the Registered Nurse through observing and documenting patient conditions. Working under close supervision, this role assists with patient support through progressive mobility and assistance with daily tasks as needed.

Essential Job Function

• Supports patients with daily living tasks, including meals, personal care, and progressive mobility in order to support the recovery and plan of care.
• Assesses patients' quality of life related to nutrition, hydration, and elimination in order to distribute resources and anticipate patient needs.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients in order to move them to the appropriate locations in line with the plan of care.
• Assists with clinical procedures, including monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKG's, applying restraints, and attending to elimination needs to provide comfortable care for patients.
• Helps to maintain unit inventories of supplies and medical equipment in order to ensure a clean and safe environment in adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Checks that fall-risk patients have the appropriate arm bands, socks, and signage to ensure physical safety.
• Helps document all clinical procedures, patient interactions, and medication use to maintain a detailed patient history.
• Responds promptly to delegation from registered nurse staff and shares patient observations to ensure efficient collaboration.
• 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.