Nursing Assistant - Evenings/Overnights - Progressive Care Unit (No CNA Cert Requried)

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off

$40,000 in financial support to become a nurse

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton is hiring a Nursing Assistant for a full-time position during evenings. Responsibilities include direct patient care and clerical duties, with a focus on delivering quality care. The role offers a minimum hiring rate of $16.25 and a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and preferably one year of clinical experience. Benefits include full medical coverage starting on day one and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care activities and clerical duties.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Deliver patient care within nursing assistant scope of practice.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Interpersonal communication

Preceptor skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). Shift: Nights. Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Worker type: Regular. Exemption status: No.

Geisinger offers a Nursing Assistant position with a $1500 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates, a $16.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Up to $40,000 in financial support is available to become a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties as needed on the unit.
• Provide timely and efficient care to enhance the care team’s ability to deliver quality care.
• Deliver patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Identify, observe, and document patients’ physical needs according to established standards.
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel promptly.
• Obtain, maintain, and transport specimens in accordance with policy, physician orders, and laboratory procedures.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, and linen changes.
• Provide one‑to‑one patient safety watches as assigned.
• Accurately process specimens and coordinate timely transport to the laboratory.
• Perform point‑of‑care patient testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment, supplies, and corrective maintenance.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Complete clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
• Transcribe and process orders, release and confirm tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate patient transport to multiple testing sites.
• Obtain and communicate electronic information relevant to the unit.
• Schedule tests, faxes, consults, and related activities.
• Order supplies, stationery, floor stock, patient needs, and nursing supplies.
• Coordinate with food services to ensure suitable patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment (computers, fax machines, phones, etc.).
• Assist with transportation of non‑controlled medications and blood products.
• Adhere to all organization policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices with expanded network options for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans, including FSA, HSA with employer contribution.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan allowing rapid accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption, fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free legal guidance, mental health visits, and work‑life support.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• Sign‑on bonus up to $1,500 and shift differentials up to $3; up to $40,000 in financial support for becoming a nurse.

Position Details

Full time, evenings/overnight position. 36 hours per week, 3‑12 hour shifts, 7pm‑7:30am. Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year clinical – preferred.

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months.

Skills

• Clinical skills.
• Communication.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
• Interpersonal communication.
• Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic Specialist (68W), Aerospace Medical Technician (4N0X1), or other medical specialty.
• Preceptor skills.
• Teamwork.

Our Purpose & Values

• Kindness – treat everyone as we would hope to be treated.
• Excellence – strive for humble excellence.
• Learning – share knowledge to prepare caregivers for tomorrow.
• Innovation – seek better ways to care for patients, members, and community.
• Safety – provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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 protected veteran status.