Nursing Assistant - 5 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant performs a range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities based on unit needs, supporting the care team in providing quality care. The role provides care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area and works under the direction of licensed nursing staff and within the nursing assistant scope of practice to support each patient's multidisciplinary care plan. The position includes observing and documenting patients’ physical needs, reporting changes in condition, assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining specimens, and providing one-to-one patient safety watches when assigned. It also supports patient throughput and unit operations through admissions, transfers, discharges, order processing, test coordination, transportation, supply ordering, diet communications, and clerical equipment support. The assistant communicates patient-related information to appropriate care team members and may transport non-controlled medications and blood products as needed. The role typically takes place in an office environment. Staff may access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications in support of clinic or unit needs. The position is accountable for fulfilling job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range served by the assigned clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Perform clerical duties and direct patient care activities according to unit needs.
- Provide patient care as directed by licensed nursing staff and within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
- Observe and document patients’ physical needs according to established standards and report changes in condition promptly to licensed personnel.
- Obtain and maintain specimen integrity in accordance with policy, procedure, and physician orders.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated and delegated responsibilities for continuity of care.
- Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned, following established policies and procedures.
- Help troubleshoot and take corrective measures related to the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Participate in patient safety improvement and management programs.
- Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
- Perform clerical tasks 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 and coordinate patient transportation to tests.
- Communicate patient-related information promptly to appropriate care team members.
- Assist with ordering supplies and communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, and related 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
- Full 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 an employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off plan with accrual.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with an opportunity to earn 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 referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
- Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
- Up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
