Nursing Technician - Surgical 2x12 Nights

Nursing Technician

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.

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 clinical procedures, including monitoring blood glucose, recording vital signs, obtaining EKG's, applying restraints, and attending to elimination needs to provide comfortable care for patients. Helps to maintain unit inventories of supplies and medical 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 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.

Required : High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required : None.

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.