Nursing Assistant Per Diem - 3 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Observation Unit

Geisinger • Jersey Shore, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a per diem Nursing Assistant for the 3 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Observation Unit at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. The role performs a range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities according to unit needs, supporting the care team in providing quality care. The Nursing Assistant provides care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and contributes to each patient's multidisciplinary care plan. Work is typically performed in an office environment.

The position includes patient care, specimen handling and point-of-care testing, clerical support for patient throughput and unit operations, and assistance with transporting patients, non-controlled medications, and blood products. Staff may access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas. Geisinger offers market-leading per diem pay rates, shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and financial support for employees seeking to become registered nurses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and direct patient care activities according to unit needs.
• Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and the multidisciplinary care plan.
• Identify, observe, and document patients' physical needs according to established standards, and promptly report changes in condition to licensed personnel.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to policies, procedures, and physician orders; process specimens and transport them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and changing linens, and fulfill delegated responsibilities for continuity of care.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned, following established procedures.
• Help troubleshoot and take corrective measures for equipment and supplies.
• Precept and mentor 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, release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, coordinate patient transportation to tests, schedule tests, and fax consults.
• Obtain and communicate electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient needs, and nursing supplies.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and related equipment.
• 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.
• Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Market-leading per diem pay rates.
• Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions starting on the first day of employment.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• On-the-job training and education.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Healthcare benefits, including vision and dental coverage, for full-time and part-time positions from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED