Patient Care Technician (GBH Advanced Acute Care) - No CNA Cert Required - Night Shift

Geisinger • Bloomsburg, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is piloting a new model of care on its Advanced Acute Care Units, the ACE Nursing Model of Care. This model utilizes Patient Care Technicians to perform duties that do not require a nursing license, offering opportunities for career advancement, autonomy, and greater involvement in patient care. The role involves facilitating ADLs, collecting vital signs, conducting Point of Care testing, turning and repositioning patients, performing equipment checks, dressing care, removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV, nasogastric tube removal, performing nasal swabs, and checking code carts and oxygen storage cabinets. Geisinger offers a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $18.94 with increased rates for experienced individuals, up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Interpersonal Communication
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year Clinical Experience
• Preceptor Skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ADLs: hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals
• Collect vital signs & daily weights
• Conduct Point of Care testing
• Turn & reposition patients
• Perform equipment checks & exchanges
• Perform dressing care
• Perform removal of Foley Catheter and Peripheral IV
• Perform nasogastric tube removal and nasal swabs
• Check code carts and oxygen storage cabinets
• Provide enhanced patient care under the direction of the licensed nurse, which may include advanced dressing care, suctioning, removal of Foley Catheter and peripheral IV.
• May perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens.
• May perform daily, hands-on aspects of the storage, preparation and delivery of breast milk, infant and pediatric formulas.
• Documents in the appropriate sections to create a complete and accurate medical record.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
• Reports any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
• Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities.
• 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 as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Schedules tests, faxes consult, etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies: Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
• Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Performs discharge follow up phone calls / coordinating virtual discharge appointment team.
• Supports / Assists staff with 5 min Drills and/or Quality Rounds - participates in regulatory readiness as needed.

Benefits

• 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 savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes 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 for loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Universal life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Domestic partner benefits

What This Job Offers

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