Nursing Assistant - Evenings/Nights - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit - No CNA Required

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs a combination of clerical duties and direct patient care activities according to the needs of the unit. The role supports the care team by providing patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following each patient’s multidisciplinary care plan, and completing related work efficiently and on time. The position requires reliable attendance, punctuality, teamwork, communication, and the ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.

The Nursing Assistant observes and documents patients’ physical needs, reports changes in condition to licensed personnel, helps with activities of daily living and patient hygiene, changes linens, and may provide one-to-one patient safety watch. The role also handles specimens and point-of-care testing, assists with equipment and supply maintenance, and supports patient admissions, transfers, discharges, testing, transportation, and other unit clerical workflows. Staff may transport non-controlled medications and blood products as needed.

This is a full-time position at Geisinger Community Medical Center, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., totaling 36 hours per week. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. No CNA is required. Geisinger may also consider eligible applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
• Ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• 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 skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and according to the multidisciplinary care plan.
• Observe 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.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned.
• Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments and quality control.
• Assist with troubleshooting and corrective measures for equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
• Complete clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, and support patient throughput.
• Transcribe and process orders, release and confirm ordered tests, schedule tests, and fax consults.
• Coordinate patient transportation to tests and communicate relevant electronic information for the nursing unit.
• Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and nursing supplies.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones.
• 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.
• Comply with organization policies and all job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Minimum hiring rate of $16.25, with increased 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 plan with 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, including referrals and access to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED