Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Worker Type: Regular
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to meet both the orientation and long‑term full‑time scheduling requirements of the role. Reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance are essential – a candidate consistently shows up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. They are responsive and dependable, with excellent teamwork and communication skills that foster collaboration and support across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, $16.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. The organization also offers 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 and timely to enhance the care team's ability to provide quality care.
- Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in the assigned clinical area.
- Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice and in accordance with each patient’s 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 promptly.
- Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure and physician orders.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, patient hygiene, and changing linens.
- Provide one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
- Accurately process specimens and transport them to the laboratory in a timely manner.
- Perform point‑of‑care patient testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
- Assist in problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and taking corrective measures in equipment and supply maintenance.
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
- Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths per standards and facilitate patient throughput.
- Transcribe and process orders, release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
- Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests.
- Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
- Schedule tests, fax consults, and assist in ordering supplies and floor stock.
- Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
- Operate, problem‑solve, and take corrective measures for clerical equipment, including computers, fax machines, and phones.
- Provide access to non‑controlled medication storage and transport medications to and from pharmacy and unit as needed.
- Assist with transporting blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.
- Work in a clinical environment while complying with all organizational policies and procedures.
- Account for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
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) offers referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care, 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
- Full Time, Days/Evenings (36 Hours/Weekly)
- 3–12 Hour Shifts 7am – 7:30pm
- Every Other Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – Required
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
- Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
Skills
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Interpersonal Communication
- Mathematics
- Preceptor Skills
Our Purpose & Values
- KINDNESS: Treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: Humble strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: Share knowledge to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: Constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, members, community and nation.
- SAFETY: Provide a safe environment for our patients, members and the Geisinger family.
- Commit to collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
- Promote a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Geisinger is proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.