Nursing Assistant - NA - Evenings - Orthopedics Unit (No CNA Cert Required)

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Community Medical Center is hiring a Nursing Assistant for its Orthopedics Unit. This role provides direct patient care and performs clerical duties as needed to support the care team and quality patient care. The Nursing Assistant works within the scope of practice and follows the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient, meeting the qualifications to care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area. The role requires reliable attendance, punctuality, teamwork, communication, and the ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.

The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on evenings from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. A CNA certification is not required. 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. Geisinger also advertises up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Geisinger offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one; retirement savings; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; wellness and family support programs; and other voluntary benefits. The organization emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, safety, and collaboration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Computer literacy and mathematics skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, and ability to meet the role's orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
• Ability 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 is preferred.
• Preceptor skills.
• 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 as directed and within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following the multidisciplinary care plan.
• Identify, observe, and document patients' physical needs according to established standards.
• Report changes in a patient's condition to licensed personnel promptly.
• Obtain, process, maintain the integrity of, and transport specimens according to orders and procedures.
• Provide or assist with activities of daily living, including patient hygiene and changing linens, and support continuity of care.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow established policies and procedures.
• Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
• Troubleshoot equipment and supplies and take corrective measures as needed.
• Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Perform clerical duties related to 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.
• Coordinate patient transportation to tests; schedule tests and fax consults as needed.
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
• Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and individual nursing supplies.
• Coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and related equipment.
• Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and 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 job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible candidates may receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus.
• 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 coverage 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 rapid accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• 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 legal, mental health, and work-life support.
• Voluntary 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