Nursing Technician / Nursing Secretary

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Reidsville is seeking a Nursing Secretary NT I to support registered nurses in patient care tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, assessing patient needs, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, Nurse Aide Certification, and BLS certification. A commitment to patient care and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience required.
• Nurse Aide Certification required.
• BLS (CPR) Certification from American Red Cross or AHA.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily living tasks like meals and personal care.
• Assess patients' quality of life regarding nutrition and hydration.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients as per care plan.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nursing Secretary NT I 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.

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: 1 year of related experience

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.