Nursing Assistant - 6 Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic/Post OP/Trauma Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant for night shifts. The role offers a $1,500 sign-on for eligible candidates, up to $3 per-hour shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, and up to $40,000 in financial support to pursue nursing education.

Provides direct patient care and clerical support within the nursing unit under supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring safe, quality care for diverse

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Nursing Assistant duties per unit and as directed by licensed staff

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse
• Document patient information and changes in condition
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient safety watch
• Transcribe and process orders and coordinate with care team
• Support admissions, transfers, discharges, and throughput activities

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

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

Position Details

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Clinical Skills, Communic