Nursing Assistant - Days/Evenings - Progressive Care Unit - No CNA Required

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties and direct patient care activities as needed by the unit, supporting the care team’s ability to provide quality care. The role provides care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and contributes to each patient’s multidisciplinary care plan. It includes observing and documenting patient needs, promptly reporting changes to licensed personnel, assisting with activities of daily living, and carrying out assigned patient safety and continuity-of-care responsibilities. The position also supports clinical and administrative operations, including specimen handling and transport, point-of-care testing and equipment maintenance, unit documentation and order processing, patient throughput, appointment and test coordination, supply ordering, and communication with other departments. The Nursing Assistant may transport non-controlled medications and blood products as needed. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts. The listed schedule is days/evenings, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. A CNA certification is not required. The posting notes that qualified applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program may also be considered for a Student Nurse Associate role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Demonstrated ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.
Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, teamwork, communication, and a proactive, dependable approach.
Ability to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is listed.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, customer relationship management, interpersonal communication, mathematics, and precepting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience (preferred).

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.
Observe, identify, and document patients’ physical needs and promptly report changes in condition to licensed personnel.
Obtain, preserve, process, and transport specimens according to orders, policies, and procedures.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and changing linens, and support continuity of care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned.
Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments and quality control.
Troubleshoot equipment and supplies and take corrective measures as appropriate.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
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, and coordinate patient transportation to tests.
Obtain and communicate electronic information relevant to the nursing unit; schedule tests and fax consults.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and individual 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 similar equipment.
Transport non-controlled medications to and from the Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Comply with organization policies and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus.
Increased hiring rates for experienced individuals and 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 starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax 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 accrual.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.