Nursing Technician - Patient Care & Mobility Support

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking a Nursing Technician to support Registered Nurses by observing and documenting patient conditions and assisting with daily living tasks. The role requires close supervision and focus on progressive mobility to aid recovery in an acute care setting.

Essential duties include monitoring vitals, assisting with procedures such as glucose checks and EKGs, and preparing patients for transfers or discharges while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated ability to observe and document patient conditions.
• Certification required by NC DHHR; Nurse Aide and BLS CPR are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and progressive mobility to support recovery.
• Monitor nutrition, hydration, and elimination to anticipate patient needs.
• Admit, transfer, or discharge patients according to plan of care.
• Assist with procedures: monitor blood glucose, record vitals, obtain EKGs, apply restraints, assist elimination.
• Maintain safe environment and document procedures and medications.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Observation of patient conditions

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vital signs monitor

EKG

Glucose monitor

Job description

Cone Health is seeking a Nursing Technician to support Registered Nurses by observing and documenting patient conditions and assisting with daily living tasks. The role requires close supervision and focus on progressive mobility to aid recovery in an acute care setting.

Essential duties include monitoring vitals, assisting with procedures such as glucose checks and EKGs, and preparing patients for transfers or discharges while maintaining a safe, clean environment.