Surgical & Trauma Nursing Technician – Patient Care Specialist

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Nursing Technician to support the Registered Nurse by observing and documenting patient conditions and assisting with daily living tasks and progressive mobility as needed.

Under close supervision, you will help monitor vitals, document procedures, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges to support patient care plans. High school diploma and nurse aide/BLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Nurse Aide Certification required by NC DHHR.
• BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with daily living tasks, including meals, personal care, and progressive mobility.
• Assesses patients' nutrition, hydration, and elimination to distribute resources and anticipate needs.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients per plan of care.
• Assists with clinical procedures: monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKGs, applying restraints, addressing elimination needs.
• Maintains unit inventories and ensures a clean, safe environment per National Patient Safety Goals.
• Ensures fall-risk patients have appropriate arm bands, socks, and signage.
• Documents all clinical procedures, patient interactions, and medication use.
• Responds to delegation from RNs and shares patient observations for efficient collaboration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation skills

Documentation

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide Certification

BLS CPR Certification

Job description

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Nursing Technician to support the Registered Nurse by observing and documenting patient conditions and assisting with daily living tasks and progressive mobility as needed.

Under close supervision, you will help monitor vitals, document procedures, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges to support patient care plans. High school diploma and nurse aide/BLS certifications are required.