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

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Nursing Assistant for its Orthopedics Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center. This role performs direct patient care activities and clerical duties as needed by the unit, supporting the care team in providing quality care. The Nursing Assistant provides care within the scope of practice and the multidisciplinary care plan, observes and documents patient needs, and reports changes to licensed personnel. The role also supports patient safety, activities of daily living, specimen handling and testing, patient transport, unit operations, and administrative workflows. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with days/evenings coverage and an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. A CNA certification is not required. The posting notes that Geisinger may consider applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate role, depending on their qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support certification.
Strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and computer skills; the listed skills also include customer relationship management, mathematics, and preceptor skills.
Ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements; reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential.
Ability to provide care to patients in the age range served in the assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.
Enrollment 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 as directed 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 policy, procedure, and physician orders; process specimens and transport them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
Provide or assist with activities of daily living, including patient hygiene and changing linens, and fulfill delegated responsibilities for continuity of care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned, following established policies and procedures.
Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
Help troubleshoot problems and take corrective measures related to the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; transcribe and process orders according to unit standards and support patient throughput.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments and coordinate patient transportation to tests.
Obtain and communicate electronic information relevant to the nursing unit, including scheduling tests and faxing consults.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient-needs, and nursing supplies.
Coordinate with food services to ensure patients receive appropriate diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones.
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.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Starting hiring rate of $16.25, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
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 are available.
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 that accrues quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement 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 offering referrals 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.