Stroke (No CNA Cert Required)

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Nursing Assistant for its Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role provides patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and supports the multidisciplinary care plan. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on a 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. schedule, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. A CNA certification is not listed as a requirement. Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The minimum hiring rate is $16.25, with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The employer also offers up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. Geisinger may consider applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification.
Strong reliability, punctuality, attendance, teamwork, and communication skills.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, customer relationship management, interpersonal communication, mathematics, and precepting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.
Applicants currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program may be considered for a Student Nurse Associate role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice in support of the multidisciplinary care plan.
Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs, and promptly report changes in condition to licensed personnel.
Obtain and preserve the integrity of specimens according to orders, policies, and procedures; process specimens and transport them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and linen changes, and fulfill delegated responsibilities for ongoing care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned, following established policies and procedures.
Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
Help troubleshoot problems and take corrective measures related to equipment and supplies.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; support patient throughput and transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments and coordinate patient transportation to tests.
Obtain and communicate relevant electronic information for the nursing unit, including scheduling tests and faxing consults.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and individual nursing supplies.
Coordinate with food services to ensure patients receive appropriate diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and similar equipment.
Access and transport non-controlled medications as needed, including moving them to and from the Pharmacy and within the unit.
Transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Minimum hiring rate of $16.25, with higher rates for experienced individuals.
Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off that accrues quickly.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with referrals for care services, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.