Nursing Assistant​/Evenings - Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke; No CNA Cert

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Regular Exemption Status:
No

Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $16.25 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.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They will reliably meet orientation and long‑term full‑time scheduling requirements. Punctuality, strong attendance, excellent teamwork, and communication skills that foster collaboration across the care team are essential. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

• Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties, depending on the unit’s needs.
• Perform tasks efficiently and timely to enhance the care team’s ability to provide quality care.
• Meet the qualifications to care for patients within the specific age range of the assigned clinical area.
• Provide patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, supporting the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Identify, observe, and document the patient’s physical needs according to established standards.
• Report any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel promptly.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity in accordance with policy, procedure, and physician order.
• Assist or provide activities of daily living, including patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provide one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned, following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately process specimens and transport them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Perform point‑of‑care patient testing and maintain point‑of‑care instruments and quality control.
• Assist in problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and corrective measures for equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students positively.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, facilitate patient throughput activities.
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standards.
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Schedule tests, fax consultations, etc.
• Assist in ordering supplies, stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, and individual nursing supplies.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate, problem‑solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment.
• Schedule maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Transport non‑controlled medications as needed, including to and from Pharmacy and the Blood Bank.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• Statements in this profile are not all‑inclusive; they represent typical elements necessary for successful performance.

• Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution.
• 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 that allows quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program that improves health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free  membership…