Nursing Assistant Per Diem - Emergency Department

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Nursing Assistant market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. This role is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. The Nursing Assistant meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area. They provide patient care as directed by the licensed nurse, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient. The role involves identifying, observing and documenting the physical needs of the patient according to established standards and reporting changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner. Obtaining and maintaining the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order is also a key responsibility. The Nursing Assistant provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. They provide one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures. The role also assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. The Nursing Assistant is responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program. They serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner. Performing clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitating patient throughput activities is also part of the role. Transcribing and processing orders according to unit standards, releasing and confirming ordered tests to appropriate departments, and coordinating transportation of patients to multiple tests are included. Communicating patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member and assisting in ordering supplies are also key duties. The role involves communicating with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets and operating, problem solving, and taking corrective measures for clerical equipment, including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc. Participating in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit is expected. Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit. Assisting with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed, and assisting with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed are also responsibilities. Work is typically performed in an office environment. The employee is accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities.
• Provides patient care as directed by the licensed nurse, within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
• Identifies, observes and documents the physical needs of the patient.
• Reports changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
• Facilitates patient throughput activities.
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Assists in ordering supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Transports non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.

Benefits

• Market leading pay rates
• Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED