Nursing Assistant - Evenings/Nights - Advanced Acute Care Teaching Telemetry Unit - No CNA Required

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

$5,000 in tuition reimbursement annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a highly motivated Nursing Assistant committed to delivering high-quality patient care. The position requires performing various clerical and patient care activities, adhering to established standards and protocols.

This full-time role includes evening/night shifts and offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus, competitive pay rates, and comprehensive benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) is required.
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association) is needed.
• Enrollment in an accredited RN or LPN program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care.
• Provide care within the nursing assistant scope of practice.
• Document patients’ physical needs according to established standards.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Perform point-of-care patient testing.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

ACLS certification (American Heart Association)

Enrollment in an accredited RN or LPN program

Job description

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 demonstrates reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, excellent teamwork, and communication skills that foster collaboration across the care team. They will be proactive and engaged to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

Geisinger offers a $1,500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $16.25 per hour with increased rates for experienced individuals, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities depending on the unit’s needs.
• Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following individual multidisciplinary care plans.
• Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs according to established standards.
• Report any changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy, procedure, and physician orders.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including 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.
• Perform point‑of‑care patient testing and maintain instruments with quality control.
• Assist in problem solving, troubleshooting, and taking corrective measures for equipment and supplies.
• 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, releasing and confirming ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate transportation of patients to multiple tests and schedule tests, faxes, and consults.
• Assist in ordering supplies, stationery items, floor stock, patient needs, and individual nursing supplies.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment and perform scheduled maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Transport non‑controlled medications to and from pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assist in transporting blood products to and from the blood bank as needed.
• Account for all duties and comply with all organizational policies and procedures.

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 with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows rapid accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program for financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support (adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay) and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing childcare, eldercare, and pet care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, and work‑life support.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Position Details

Full‑time, evenings/night shifts (36 hours per week), 3‑ to 12‑hour shifts, 7:00pm to 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.
• Certification(s) and License(s): Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association).
• Preferred: Enrollment in an accredited RN or LPN program (Student Nurse Associate role considered).

Skills

• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Mathematics

EEO Statement

Geisinger is 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 veteran status.