Nursing Assistant - Full Time Days/Evenings - Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular-Stroke (No CNA[...]

340B Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Nursing Assistant. This full-time position involves supporting direct patient care activities, maintaining documentation, and performing clerical duties. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, clinical experience, and relevant certifications. A $1500 sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits from day one, and tuition reimbursement is offered to enhance professional growth.

Benefits

Full benefits including health, dental, and vision from day one

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of direct patient care activities.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Document patient needs and report changes.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Duties

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, with a minimum hiring rate of $15.75, increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts! We are also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Job Duties

• Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties, depending on the unit's needs. Tasks should be performed efficiently and timely to support quality care.
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients within the specific age range of the clinical area.
• Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following the multidisciplinary care plan.
• Identify, observe, and document patient needs and report changes to licensed personnel promptly.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity per policy and physician orders.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and linens.
• Provide or assist with patient safety watch as assigned.
• Transport specimens and perform point-of-care testing and maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths, facilitating patient throughput.
• Coordinate transportation for tests and communicate electronically as needed.
• Assist in ordering supplies and communicate with food services for patient diets.
• Operate and troubleshoot clerical equipment, including scheduling maintenance.
• Transport non-controlled medications and blood products as needed.

Work environment is typically clinical. All job obligations and policies must be followed. The statements are not all-inclusive but represent essential elements of the role.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits including health, dental, and vision from day one
• Multiple medical plans with expanded networks
• Pre-tax savings plans including FSA and HSA with employer contributions
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family support benefits including adoption, fertility assistance, parental leave, and discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for various support services
• Voluntary benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, pet, and legal insurance

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now!

Position Details

• Full Time, Days/Evenings (36 hours/week)
• 3 - 12 hour shifts from 7am to 7:30pm
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - Required

Experience: Minimum 1 year clinical experience preferred

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through AHA

Our purpose & values focus on caring for patients, members, students, our team, and communities, emphasizing kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, promote collaboration, and value diversity. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, encouraging women and minorities to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination based on disability or veteran status.