Nursing Technician-Nursing Secretary - 3x12 Days

About the role

The Nursing Secretary NT I Plus 3 supports the Registered Nurse by observing and documenting patient conditions. Working under close supervision, this role assists with patient support through progressive mobility and daily tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient elimination needs, including ostomy care, enemas, and condom catheters to provide comfortable care.
• Helps maintain unit inventories of supplies and equipment to ensure a clean and safe environment in adherence to the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Checks that fall risk patients have the appropriate armbands, socks, and signage to ensure physical safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Certification required by the State of North Carolina DHHR.
• Nurse Aide Certification required.
• BLS (CPR) – American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.