Trauma Unit

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Nursing Assistant for its 6 Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic/Post OP/Trauma Unit at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights. The Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties and direct patient care activities as needed to support the care team and provide quality care. Patient care is provided as directed by licensed nurses, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, and in accordance with each patient’s multidisciplinary care plan. The position also supports unit operations, patient safety, documentation, and continuity of care. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Staff may access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications and blood products as needed. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a $1,500 sign-on bonus, shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Basic Life Support certification.
Skills in clinical care, communication, interpersonal communication, precepting, and teamwork.
Ability to meet qualifications for providing care to patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as directed by licensed nurses and within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
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 in accordance with policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill delegated responsibilities for ongoing care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned, following established policies and procedures.
Help troubleshoot and take corrective measures related to the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Participate actively in patient safety improvement and management programs.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, and facilitate patient throughput.
Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards, and release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments.
Coordinate patient transportation to tests and communicate patient-related information promptly to appropriate care team members.
Assist with ordering supplies and coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment, arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones, and participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
Access and transport non-controlled medications as needed, including transport to and from Pharmacy and within the unit.
Assist with transporting blood products to and from the Blood Bank.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
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.
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 opportunities.
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 and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.