Nursing Secretary Nursing Technician Fulltime Ortho Days

Cone Health · United States

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.