Nursing Assistant - NA - Days/Evenings - GWV Float Pool (No CNA Cert Required)

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

13d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Nursing Assistant for its float pool serving Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. This regular, full-time position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with day and evening hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The role requires floating between departments and working every other weekend and holiday rotation. A $2-per-hour float premium applies. The Nursing Assistant performs direct patient care and clerical duties according to unit needs and within the nursing assistant scope of practice. The role supports multidisciplinary care plans, patient safety, continuity of care, and efficient unit operations. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The posting offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $16.25 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. Candidates should be motivated to provide high-quality patient care and meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements. Reliability, punctuality, attendance, teamwork, communication, and a proactive approach are emphasized. A high school diploma or GED is required; one year of related work experience is preferred. Basic Life Support certification is required within six months.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic Life Support certification within six months of starting.
Ability to meet orientation and ongoing full-time scheduling requirements.
Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
Teamwork and communication skills.
Ability to perform patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, customer relationship management, interpersonal communication, mathematics, and precepting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related work experience is preferred.
Applicants enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program may be considered for a Student Nurse Associate role, depending on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care as directed and within the nursing assistant scope of practice, supporting each patient's 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 fulfill delegated responsibilities for ongoing care.
Provide one-to-one patient safety watch when assigned and follow applicable procedures.
Perform point-of-care patient testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
Troubleshoot equipment and supplies and take corrective measures as needed.
Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; support 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 electronic information relevant to the nursing unit; schedule tests and fax consults as needed.
Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient supplies, and individual 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 related equipment.
Access and transport non-controlled medications as needed, including transporting them to and from Pharmacy and within the unit.
Transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
Float between departments at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Benefits

$1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Minimum 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.
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.
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 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, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.