Nursing Assistant​/Evenings - Southeast - Acute Medical Surgical Unit - No

Overview

Nursing Assistant - Days/Evenings - Geisinger South Wilkes Barre - New Acute Medical Surgical Unit - No CNA Required

Geisinger is offering a Nursing Assistant position with a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a $15.75 minimum hiring rate with potential increases for experienced candidates, and up to $3 in shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Financial support up to $40,000 may be available to become a nurse.

• Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice to support the multidisciplinary care plan.
• Identify, observe, and document patient needs and report changes in condition to licensed personnel promptly.
• Obtain and maintain specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, per physician order.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and ongoing care, including hygiene and changing linens.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned.
• Process specimens accurately and transport them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Perform point-of-care testing and maintain related equipment and quality control.
• Assist in problem solving and preventing equipment and supply issues; support unit operations.
• Serve as a preceptor/mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Perform clerical duties related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; facilitate patient throughput; transcribe and process orders per unit standards.
• Release and communicate test results to appropriate departments; coordinate patient transportation for tests.
• Assist with scheduling tests, faxes, and communication of electronic information relevant to the nursing unit.
• Assist in ordering supplies and coordinating patient needs for nursing items and floor stock.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and coordinate maintenance of devices (computers, fax machines, phones, etc.).
• Access and transport non-controlled medications as needed to meet unit needs and transport to Pharmacy and Blood Bank as required.
• Support patient transport of medications and blood products as needed.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices with expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans including FSA and HSA with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• Wellness programs and employee assistance; family-friendly support including adoption, fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and backup care options

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred)
• Certification/License requirements as applicable

• Full Time Days/Evenings (36 Hours/Weekly)
• 3 - 12 Hour Shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Every Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:
Caring for patients, members, students, our Geisinger family, and communities. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.