Nursing Technician - Ortho, 3x12 Nights

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Nursing Technician to support the Registered Nurse by observing and documenting patient conditions and assisting with mobility and daily tasks under close supervision.

This role emphasizes patient safety, accurate documentation, and teamwork within the care plan. Requires NC Nurse Aide certification and CPR/BLS; HS diploma; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Nurse Aide Certification and BLS/CPR certification required.
• No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and progressive mobility.
• Observe and document patient conditions and vital signs.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients per plan of care.
• Assist with glucose monitoring, EKGs, restraints, and elimination needs.
• Maintain unit inventories and ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Verify fall-risk precautions with appropriate safety aids.
• Document all procedures and medication usage.
• Respond to RN delegation and communicate patient observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient support

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Collaboration

Mobility support

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 to support recovery and the plan of care.
• Assesses patients' quality of life related to nutrition, hydration, and elimination to distribute resources and anticipate patient needs.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients to move them to appropriate locations in line with the plan of care.
• Assists with clinical procedures, including monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKGs, applying restraints, and attending to elimination needs to provide comfortable care for patients.
• Helps maintain unit inventories of supplies and medical equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment in adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Checks that fall‑risk patients have 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.