Nursing Technician - Nurse Secretary, 2x12 Days

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (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 helping with daily living tasks and progressive mobility under close supervision. You will support admission, transfer, and discharge activities while maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

The role emphasizes accurate charting, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the care team to ensure a comfortable, patient-centered approach in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as Nurse Aide per NC DHHS.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and progressive mobility.
• Observe and document patient conditions for RN review.
• Assist with clinical procedures and monitoring as directed.
• Maintain safe, clean patient care environment and restock supplies.
• Support admission, transfer, and discharge activities as needed.
• Communicate patient observations to the nursing team.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Observation

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.