Nursing Assistant - Part Time Evenings​/Nights - Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

– Shift: Nights (United States of America) – Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

24 – Worker Type:
Regular – Exemption Status:
No

Geisinger offers a part‑time Nursing Assistant position with a minimum hiring rate of $16.25, higher rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. Up to $40,000 in financial support is available to become a nurse.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. The candidate will meet both orientation and long‑term scheduling requirements of the role, be reliable, punctual, and maintain strong attendance. They will be responsive, dependable, and demonstrate excellent teamwork and communication skills to support the care team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties, depending on unit needs. These tasks must be completed efficiently and timely to enhance care quality.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and following the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Observing, identifying, and documenting patient physical needs according to standards.
• Reporting changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtaining and maintaining specimen integrity per policy, physician orders, and transporting specimens to the laboratory.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, linens, and one‑to‑one safety watch.
• Performing point‑of‑care testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
• Assisting in problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and corrective action on equipment and supplies.
• Pre‑ecting and mentoring new staff and students.
• Performing clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, mortalities, and facilitating patient throughput.
• Transcribing and processing orders, confirming tests, and coordinating transportation for patients to multiple tests.
• Communicating provisions such as food service plans and maintaining supplies.
• Operating and maintaining clerical equipment such as computers, fax machines, and phones.
• Assisting with non‑controlled medication and blood product transport as needed.
• Maintaining compliance with all organization policies, procedures, and job‑specific obligations.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans: HSAs, FSAs, and employer contributions.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allowing quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program offering health improvements and financial incentives.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental and military leave, a free  membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program offering childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, and digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

• Part time, evenings/overnights (24 hours weekly).
• 2‑12 hour shifts from 7p.m. to 7:30a.m.
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience – preferred.
• Certificate/License: (not specified).
• Skills:
  
  communication, computer literacy, CRM, interpersonal communication, mathematics, pre‑ceptor skills.

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