Nursing Secretary & Technician: Patient Care + Admin Support

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary to support the unit with clerical tasks while assisting nurses with basic patient care. Supervised work includes taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and handling admissions/discharges to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a High School Diploma, Nurse Aide certification, and BLS certification. This on-site position supports staff and patients across hospital units.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with basic care (bathing, shaving, vital signs) to support mobility and recovery.
• Provides meals and supplements and notifies RN of changes in patient condition.
• Assists with admitting, transferring and discharging patients to keep beds available.
• Supports RN with hourly rounding and responds to patient needs across units.
• Monitors supplies and equipment and requests more materials to maintain daily operations.
• Documents charges and accommodation codes for accurate hospital records.
• Observes equipment and reports maintenance or repairs to prevent patient injury.
• Performs simple receptionist duties (answering calls, greeting visitors).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cone Health is seeking a Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary to support the unit with clerical tasks while assisting nurses with basic patient care. Supervised work includes taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and handling admissions/discharges to ensure smooth patient flow.

The role requires a High School Diploma, Nurse Aide certification, and BLS certification. This on-site position supports staff and patients across hospital units.