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

Geisinger; Mount Rock (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting on day one

$1,500 sign-on bonus

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Nursing Assistant at its Lewistown Hospital in the USA, offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus and various shift differentials. The role involves direct patient care and clerical duties, actively contributing to patient safety and quality care.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma, with a Master’s Degree preferred. Geisinger offers full benefits from the first day of employment including medical, dental, wellness programs, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Master's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Master’s Degree

Job description

Location: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH), USA. Shift: Rotation. 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.
• Perform tasks efficiently to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care.
• Provide patient care as directed by the licensed nurse, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following the multidisciplinary care plan.
• Identify, observe and document the physical needs of the patient according to established standards.
• Report 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.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and fulfill designated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Assist in problem solving, troubleshooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Participate actively in patient safety improvement and management program.
• 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 standards.
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicate patient-related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Assist in ordering supplies and communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate, problem solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment (e.g., computers, fax machines, phones). Schedule maintenance of such equipment.
• Obtain and communicate electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• Access non-controlled medication storage and transport non-controlled medications as necessary.
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from the 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.

Position Details

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required; Master’s Degree – Preferred.

Experience: Not specified.

Certifications and Licenses: Not specified.

Skills: Not specified.

Benefits

• 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 accrual of 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, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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.