Nursing Assistant; MSICU - No CNA Cert​/Night Rotation

Overview

Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a $15.75 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

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• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with various referrals and resources
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure and opportunities for growth and advancement
• On-the-job training and education
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Safety and security investments, including Strongline alert system, surveillance, and security program on campus

• Responsible for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities as needed by the unit; ensure efficient and timely performance to support the care team
• Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice to meet the multidisciplinary care plan
• Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs; report changes to licensed personnel promptly
• Obtain and maintain specimens per policy and physician order
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and ongoing continuum of care (hygiene, changing linens)
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned
• Process specimens and transport to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Perform point-of-care testing and instrument maintenance/quality control
• Support problem solving and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students
• Perform admissions, transfers, discharges, and related clerical tasks; process orders per unit standards
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments
• Coordinate patient transport for multiple tests
• Communicate electronic information relevant to the unit (scheduling tests, faxing consults, etc.)
• Assist in ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
• Coordinate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment; schedule maintenance as needed
• Access to non-controlled medication storage and transport as required; assist with transporting to Pharmacy and Blood Bank as needed

AGP5 Medical Surgical ICU

Schedule: Three 12-hour Day (7:00am - 7:30pm) and Night (7:00pm - 7:30am) shifts, including every other weekend and holiday.

Required Orientation: Two-week classroom orientation at start of employment (Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm).

No experience required. Comprehensive on-the-job training provided.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

Experience:

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Certifications and Licenses:
As required by position

Our Purpose & Values:
We care for patients, members, students, our Geisinger family and communities. We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer benefits from day one for full-time and part-time positions and promote a collaborative and diverse work environment; we are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.