Nursing Technician

Cone Health; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Reidsville, NC is looking for a Nursing Technician to support patients' daily living tasks and collaborate closely with Registered Nurses. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and necessary nursing certifications. This role involves assisting with patient care and maintaining a safe environment. Join a diverse team at a welcoming institution focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with daily living tasks for patients.
• Strong communication to effectively collaborate with nursing staff.
• Attention to detail for documenting patient care accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily living tasks.
• Assess patients' quality of life and anticipate needs.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients appropriately.
• Assist with clinical procedures and monitoring of vital signs.
• Maintain supply inventories and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with daily living tasks, including meals, personal care, and progressive mobility to support recovery and the plan of care.
• Assesses patients' quality of life related to nutrition, hydration, and elimination to distribute resources and anticipate patient needs.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients 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 EKGs, applying restraints, and attending to elimination needs to provide comfortable care for patients.
• Helps maintain unit inventories of supplies and medical equipment 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: Required: None

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

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.