Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary

Cone Health Medical Group; Reidsville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Nursing Technician - Nursing Secretary to support the unit with clerical and receptionist duties while assisting the Registered Nurse with patient care. Under close supervision, the role provides basic care and communication support for patients, families, and hospital staff.

The position includes assisting with daily activities, documenting care, and coordinating with nursing staff to maintain smooth unit operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Nurse Aide Certification required.
• BLS (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with basic care, including bathing, shaving, and taking vital signs.
• Provides meals and supplements to patients and notifies the RN of changes in condition.
• Assists with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients to ensure beds and timely service.
• Supports the RN by completing hourly rounding and responding to patient needs across units.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and requests materials to support daily operations.
• Documents charges and accommodation codes to ensure accurate record keeping.
• Observes equipment and reports maintenance needs to prevent injuries.
• Performs receptionist duties including answering calls and greeting visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Certification

BLS (CPR) 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.

Essential Job Function

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