Nursing Assistant - Advanced Acute Care Medical- No CNA Cert

Geisinger; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to quality patient care. As a Nursing Assistant, you will engage in a variety of clerical and patient care tasks, ensuring efficient operations within a clinical environment. Your role will involve assisting patients with daily activities, documenting their needs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care. This position offers a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with a robust benefits package that includes health insurance from day one, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO. Become a part of a community-focused organization that values its employees and their contributions.

Benefits

Health Insurance from Day One

Up to $5000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Competitive 401(k) with Employer Contributions

Generous PTO Accrual

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Family Support Benefits

On-the-Job Training and Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to perform clerical tasks and provide direct patient care.
• Experience in handling specimens and performing point-of-care testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and direct patient care activities.
• Document patient needs and condition changes; report to licensed personnel.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and manage test orders.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Duties

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Nursing Assistance

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Point-of-Care Testing Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Perform a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on unit needs. Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and timely to support quality care. Meet qualifications to care for patients in the assigned clinical area's age range.
2. Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following the multidisciplinary care plan.
3. Identify, observe, and document patient needs and condition changes; report to licensed personnel promptly.
4. Handle specimens according to policy and physician orders, maintaining integrity.
5. Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and linen changes, ensuring ongoing care.
6. Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned, following policies.
7. Process and transport specimens to the laboratory accurately and timely.
8. Perform point-of-care testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
9. Assist in troubleshooting equipment and supplies.
10. Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
11. Handle clerical tasks related to admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; facilitate patient throughput.
12. Manage test orders and communication with relevant departments.
13. Coordinate patient transportation for tests.
14. Assist in electronic communication, scheduling tests, and faxes.
15. Order supplies and manage stock levels.
16. Communicate with food services regarding patient diets.
17. Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment, schedule maintenance as needed.
18. Transport non-controlled medications and blood products as necessary.

Additional Information:

Work is performed in a clinical environment. Staff are responsible for adhering to organizational policies and procedures. The listed responsibilities are typical and not exhaustive.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance from day one
• Up to $5000 annual tuition reimbursement
• Multiple medical plans, FSA, HSA options
• Company-paid life, disability insurance
• Competitive 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous PTO accrual
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Family support benefits
• Shared governance and leadership support
• On-the-job training and growth opportunities
• Community involvement and employee programs

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now. For more info, contact Tracey Carolus, Nurse Recruiter at [e-mail] or 717-242-7202.