Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Skills in clinical care, communication, interpersonal communication, precepting, and teamwork.
• Ability to meet qualifications for providing care to patients in the age range served by the assigned clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as directed by licensed nurses and within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
• Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs according to established standards, and promptly report changes in condition to licensed personnel.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity in accordance with policies, procedures, and physician orders.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill delegated responsibilities for ongoing care.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety observation when assigned, following established policies and procedures.
• Help troubleshoot and take corrective measures related to the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Participate actively in patient safety improvement and management programs.
• Serve as a positive preceptor and mentor to new staff and students.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, and facilitate patient throughput.
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards, and release and confirm ordered tests with appropriate departments.
• Coordinate patient transportation to tests and communicate patient-related information promptly to appropriate care team members.
• Assist with ordering supplies and coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment, arrange maintenance for computers, fax machines, and phones, and participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
• Access and transport non-controlled medications as needed, including transport to and from Pharmacy and within the unit.
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from the Blood Bank.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Shift differentials of up to $3 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• 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 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 referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.