Nursing Technician - MedCenter ED

Cone Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health in High Point, North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Technician Plus to support Registered Nurses through patient observation, documentation, and assisting with daily tasks. This role focuses on improving patient recovery by providing personal care and mobility assistance.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma, at least 6 months of related experience, and hold a valid BLS certification. Join our healthcare team in maintaining safety and promoting patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: 6 months of related experience.
• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider; Nurse Aide Certification.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily living tasks including meals and personal care.
• Assess patients' quality of life and anticipate patient needs.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as needed.
• Assist with patient elimination needs.
• Maintain unit inventories and ensure a clean environment.
• Check safety measures for fall risk patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient support

Observing patient conditions

Mobility assistance

Nutrition and hydration assessment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nursing Technician Plus 3 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 patient elimination needs, including ostomy care, enemas, and condom catheters to provide comfortable care for patients.
• Helps to maintain unit inventories of supplies and 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 armbands, socks, and signage to ensure physical safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Required: 6 months of related experience.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider; Nurse Aide Certification required.