Nursing Technician

Cone Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in High Point, North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Technician to support registered nurses by observing and documenting patient conditions and assisting with daily living activities. You will contribute to safe, compassionate patient care through progressive mobility and timely interventions.

Under supervision, you will participate in clinical procedures, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a clean, organized unit while prioritizing patient safety and efficient teamwork with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nurse Aide from NC DHHS and BLS CPR required.
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Support RN by observing and documenting patient conditions.
• Assist with daily living activities and progressive mobility.
• Monitor nutrition, hydration, and elimination as part of care.
• Assist with clinical procedures including vital signs and glucose monitoring.
• Maintain supplies and clean, safe environment adhering to safety goals.
• Document procedures and patient interactions accurately.

Skills

Patient observation

Documentation

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Collaboration with RNs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glucose monitor

EKG equipment

Vital signs devices

Restraint application

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.