Nursing Assistant Per Diem - Emergency Department

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Nursing Assistant position with market‑leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.

• Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit.
• Provides patient care as directed by the licensed nurse, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
• Identifies, observes and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
• Reports 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 or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care.
• Provides one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Assists in problem‑solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
• 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 standards.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicates patient‑related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Assists in ordering supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, problem‑solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Includes scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• 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.

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free  membership with discounted backup care for loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required.

Experience:

[Not specified].

Certification(s) and License(s): [Not specified].

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.