Nurse Technician - Ortho 2x12 Days

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

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Nursing Technician to assist the Registered Nurse by observing and documenting patient conditions and supporting patient care under supervision.

The role focuses on daily living tasks, mobility support, clinical procedures such as monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKGs, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. CPR/BLS certification and NC Nurse Aide certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• State of North Carolina Nurse Aide Certification and DHHR listing required.
• BLS CPR certification (American Red Cross or AHA) required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and progressive mobility to support recovery and plan of care.
• Assess nutrition, hydration, and elimination to anticipate patient needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as per plan of care.
• Support clinical procedures: monitor blood glucose, record vital signs, obtain EKGs, apply restraints, attend to elimination.
• Maintain unit inventories and a clean, safe environment.
• Verify fall-risk patients have arm bands, socks, and signage for safety.
• Document clinical procedures, patient interactions, and medication use in patient history.
• Respond to RN delegation and share patient observations to promote collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Documentation

Vital signs

Mobility support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vital signs monitor

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.