What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Technician/Unit Secretary, IMC position at Wake Forest?
The Nurse Technician performs patient care, nursing tasks, and clerical duties – including acting as a unit receptionist and providing information to patients, families, visitors, and staff. The Nurse Tech also assists the Licensed Nurse as needed.
Position Highlights
- Shift Schedule: Day Shift
- Department: Intermediate Care Unit
- Location: High Point Medical Center – High Point, NC
What We Offer
- Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
- Generous PTO: Accrue up to 200 hours/year starting, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
- Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a Bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
- Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
- Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
- Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
What You’ll Need
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course
- BLS certification
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.
- Communication: Relay messages, answer phones, and maintain records.
- Patient Information & Documentation: Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data. Collect specimens.
- Patient Dietary Assistance: Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.
- Patient Transfer/Discharge: Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide patient mobility support.
- Patient Environment: Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts.
- Patient Records: Update, assemble, and maintain patient charts. Assist with record requests.
- Call Lights: Respond to call lights promptly.
- Phone Etiquette: Answer phones professionally and direct physician calls to nurses.
- Customer Focus: Provide excellent customer service, greet visitors, and assist with patient needs.
- Supplies & Equipment: Assess unit supply needs, maintain inventory, and deliver requisitions and specimens.
- Teamwork & Support: Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.
- Meetings & Updates: Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.
- Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.
- Other Duties: Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.
Salary : $1,500 - $5,000
