About The Position
Provides a safe environment, companionship, and supportive care for patients requiring constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains constant observation and a safe environment for patients requiring 1:1 supervision, accompanying patients off the unit when directed by their care provider. The role is based in a clinical environment and is part of the Central Region Float Pool, with assignments at Bloomsburg GBH, Danville GMC, and Shamokin GSACH campuses, including emergency departments. The position is part time, with a 24-hour weekly commitment and rotating day and night shifts. Work includes every other weekend and holiday. New employees complete a two-week classroom orientation, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Geisinger offers a minimum hiring rate of $15.25, increased rates for experience, up to an additional $3.50 per hour in float premium, and shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The posting also advertises up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification. A CNA certification is not required. Employees must satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures; department-specific orientation competencies are also essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Skills in clinical care, communication, computer literacy, interpersonal communication, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
- Availability for a 24-hour weekly commitment, rotating day and night shifts, and work every other weekend and holiday.
- Complete a two-week classroom orientation scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and supportive care to patients requiring constant observation.
- Maintain a safe environment and constant observation for patients requiring 1:1 supervision.
- Accompany patients off the unit when required by their care provider, including to clinical tests, procedures, and appointments.
- Maintain a safe, private, comfortable therapeutic environment.
- Redirect impulsive or harmful behavior and call for assistance if redirection is unsuccessful or self-injury is possible.
- Remain in clear sight of the patient unless nursing staff instruct otherwise.
- Participate in shift reports and relay pertinent information to the Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
- Talk with patients and use conversation to help keep them focused.
- Assist patients with meals when they do not have swallowing precautions or require carbohydrate counts.
- Assist with bed making.
- Activate bed and/or chair alarms.
- Assist staff with walking patients.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, including for part-time positions.
- 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.
- 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 offering 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.
- On-the-job training and education.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
- Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
- Up to $3.50 per hour in float premium and shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
