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

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

5d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs a range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities based on unit needs. The role supports the care team by providing timely, efficient assistance and care to patients within the nursing assistant scope of practice and the multidisciplinary care plan. The Nursing Assistant observes and documents patient needs, reports changes to licensed personnel, assists with activities of daily living, and performs assigned patient-safety and specimen-related tasks. The position also supports clinical and unit operations through clerical work, order processing, patient transport coordination, supply ordering, equipment upkeep, and communication with other departments. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This is a full-time position working three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. No CNA is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification.
Strong communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and attendance skills; reliability and punctuality are essential.
Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
Ability to provide care to patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience.
Computer literacy, customer relationship management (CRM), mathematics, and preceptor skills.
Applicants 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 within the nursing assistant scope of practice and the multidisciplinary care plan.
Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs, and promptly report changes in condition to licensed personnel.
Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to policies, procedures, and physician orders; process specimens and transport them to the laboratory.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and changing linens, and fulfill delegated responsibilities for continuity of care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow established procedures.
Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
Assist with troubleshooting and corrective measures for care-related equipment and supplies.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; process and transcribe orders according to unit standards.
Release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments and coordinate patient transportation to tests.
Obtain and communicate relevant electronic information, schedule tests, and fax consults.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and individual nursing supplies.
Communicate with food services to ensure patients receive appropriate diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and related equipment.
Access and transport non-controlled medications as needed, including transporting them 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.
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, with three medical plan choices.
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 accrual plan.
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, military leave pay, and discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, 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.