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

Job Summary

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV).

Shift: Days (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

24. Worker Type:
Regular. Exemption Status:
No. Geisinger is proud to offer a part‑time Nursing Assistant position with a minimum hiring rate of $16.25, increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Up to $40,000 in financial support is available to help you become a nurse.

• Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties.
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in the assigned clinical area.
• Provide patient care as directed within nursing‑assistant scope of practice, following the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
• Identify, observe, and document the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
• Report any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Provide or assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care, including patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provide one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately process specimens and provide timely transport to the laboratory.
• Perform point‑of‑care patient testing and point‑of‑care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assist in problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitate patient throughput activities.
• Transcribe and process orders according to unit standard and release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Schedule tests, fax consults, and assist in ordering supplies, stationery items, and floor stock.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate, problem‑solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment, including scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Assume access to non‑controlled medication storage and supply areas and transport non‑controlled medications as necessary to meet clinic or unit needs.
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

• 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 that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits:
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • Identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

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