Nursing Assistant - 3 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Observation Unit

Geisinger; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental and vIs

3 medical plan choices

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is hiring a Nursing Assistant for an evening shift in Lewistown, PA. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and supporting unit operations.

The position offers market-leading pay rates with shift differentials, opportunities for RN-funded education, and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be prepared for a hands-on role in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities as needed to support the unit.
• Provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
• Identify, observe and document patient needs and changes in condition and report promptly.
• Assist with activities of daily living and transportation of patients and specimens as required.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives and help maintain equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff and students, and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)
Shift: Evenings (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant 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.

Job Duties

Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area. 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 for 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, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Responsible for actively participating 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. Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can 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. Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• 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 Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Join the Geisinger Family!

Position Details

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmative action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.