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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support certification within six months of starting employment.
• Strong communication skills, computer literacy, and mathematics skills.
• Ability to meet orientation and long-term scheduling requirements; reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance.
• Ability to work 24 hours weekly, including hours between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., and every other weekend and holiday.
• Attend the required two-week classroom orientation, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.
• No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program may be considered for a Student Nurse Associate role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mobility, meals, and changing linens.
• Collect vital signs and daily weights.
• Perform point-of-care testing and maintain point-of-care instruments, including quality control.
• Turn and reposition patients.
• Perform equipment checks and exchanges, and assist with equipment and supply troubleshooting and corrective measures.
• Provide enhanced dressing care and remove Foley catheters and peripheral IVs; remove nasogastric tubes and perform nasal swabs as assigned.
• Perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens when applicable, following Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines.
• Obtain, process, maintain the integrity of, and transport specimens according to orders, policies, and procedures.
• Observe and document patients’ physical needs and maintain complete and accurate medical records; promptly report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned, following established policies and procedures.
• Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, and support patient throughput.
• Transcribe and process orders, release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments, schedule tests, fax consults, and coordinate patient transportation to tests.
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
• Assist with ordering stationery, floor stock, patient items, and nursing supplies; communicate with food services about patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones.
• Transport non-controlled medications to and from the Pharmacy and within the unit, and transport blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
• Conduct discharge follow-up calls and coordinate virtual discharge appointments.
• Support staff with five-minute drills and quality rounds and participate in regulatory readiness as needed.
• Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
• Perform daily hands-on storage, preparation, and delivery tasks for breast milk and infant or pediatric formulas when applicable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• 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.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with an opportunity to earn a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a Care.com membership.
• 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 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, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.