Nursing Assistant - Evenings/Nights - Advanced Acute Care Trauma Unit (No CNA Cert Required)

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a highly motivated Nursing Assistant for their Advanced Acute Care Trauma Unit. This role is responsible for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties to support the care team in delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will be reliable, punctual, and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. This position offers significant financial support for those pursuing nursing education.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.
• Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Responsive and dependable.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) skills
• Interpersonal Communication skills
• Mathematics skills
• Preceptor Skills

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year related work experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care activities and clerical duties as needed by the unit.
• Meets qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range of the assigned clinical area.
• Provides patient care as directed within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient.
• Reports changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living, including patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned.
• Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport to the laboratory.
• Performs point of care patient testing and instrument maintenance.
• Assists in problem-solving and taking corrective measures for care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
• Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information.
• Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility assistance
• Parental leave pay
• Military leave pay
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Universal life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates
• $16.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals
• Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse

What This Job Offers

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