Nursing Assistant - Days/Evenings - New Advanced Acute Care Unit - No CNA Required

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

4d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties and direct patient care activities according to unit needs, supporting the care team's ability to provide quality care. The role provides care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and the multidisciplinary care plan, and is accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and following organizational policies and procedures. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires reliable attendance, punctuality, teamwork, communication, and the ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position with three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., on the days/evenings schedule. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. No CNA is required. Geisinger offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $16.25 with higher rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $3, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to meet the orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements of the role.
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
Teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to meet the qualifications for providing care to patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
Required skills include communication, computer literacy, customer relationship management (CRM), interpersonal communication, mathematics, and preceptor skills.
Availability for three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as directed within the nursing assistant scope of practice and the established 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 orders, policies, and procedures; process specimens and transport them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and linen changes, and support continuity of care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned, following established procedures.
Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
Help troubleshoot and take corrective measures related to equipment and supplies.
Serve positively as a preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; facilitate patient throughput and transcribe and process 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 as needed.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and nursing supplies.
Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, phones, and similar equipment.
Access non-controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
Transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, and a health savings account with an 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.
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, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free 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.
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.