Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary

Cone Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary to enhance patient care and support nursing staff. This role involves assisting patients with basic needs, monitoring vital signs, and performing essential clerical tasks to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and necessary certifications, demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care. Join a diverse team that values inclusion and strives to provide excellent service to the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required for this role.
• Certification by the State of North Carolina is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care and monitor their vital signs.
• Support nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform clerical duties, including answering calls and greeting visitors.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

The Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary supports the unit with clerical and receptionist duties while also supporting the Registered Nurse with patient care. Working under close supervision, this role provides basic care and communication support for patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists patients with basic care, including bathing, shaving, and taking vital signs to support mobility and recovery.
2. Provides meals and supplements to patients and notifies the Registered Nurse of any significant changes in patient condition.
3. Helps admit, transfer, and discharge patients in order to ensure that patients are promptly served and that beds are available as needed.
4. Supports the Registered Nurse by completing hourly rounding and responding to patient needs across different units.
5. Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and instruments and requests more materials as needed to ensure that daily operations can be completed.
6. Documents charges and accommodation codes in order to ensure accurate record keeping for the hospital.
7. Observes equipment and communicates when maintenance and repairs are needed to support smooth operations and avoid patient injury.
8. Performs simple receptionist duties, including answering phone calls and greeting visitors, to support clients and customers.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE: None required.

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.