Trauma Unit

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides patient care as directed by licensed nursing staff, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, and supports the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient. The role includes observing and documenting patients’ physical needs, reporting changes in condition, assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining specimen integrity, and providing one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned. The Nursing Assistant participates in patient safety improvement, supports equipment and supply maintenance, and may precept and mentor new staff and students. The position also performs unit clerical and coordination duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, deaths, orders, tests, transportation, supplies, and patient diets. It communicates patient-related information to the care team, processes electronic information relevant to the unit, and helps transport non-controlled medications and blood products as needed. Work is typically performed in an office environment. The role is based at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in the Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic/Post OP/Trauma Unit, with rotating shifts and 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as directed by licensed nursing staff and within the nursing assistant scope of practice to support each patient’s multidisciplinary care plan.
Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs according to established standards.
Report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to physician orders, policies, and procedures.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned and follow established policies and procedures.
Help troubleshoot and take corrective measures related to the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Participate in the patient safety improvement and management program.
Serve as a preceptor and mentor to new staff and students in a positive manner.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, and facilitate patient throughput.
Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments.
Coordinate patient transportation to multiple tests.
Communicate patient-related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
Assist with ordering supplies and coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate clerical equipment, troubleshoot problems, take corrective measures, and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and similar equipment.
Obtain and communicate electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance starting on the first day of employment.
Three medical plan choices, with flexible spending account and health savings account options.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
Competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions starting on the first day of employment.
Robust paid time off, six paid holidays, and 32 hours of personal time per year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with incentives.
Adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Vision and dental benefits, including for domestic partners.