Nursing Assistant - NA - Days/Evenings - Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke (No CNA Cert Required)

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

Well-being resources and PTO

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. The role offers a $16.25 per hour minimum starting wage, plus potential increases for experienced staff and up to $3 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is available for eligible candidates. Qualified applicants will demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ADN/BSN not required.
• Experience in clinical settings preferred (1 year).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as directed within nursing assistant scope.
• Note patient conditions and report changes to licensed staff promptly.
• Assist with activities of daily living and routine care tasks.
• Transcribe and process orders per unit standards and assist with admissions/transfers/discharges.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

CRM

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

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! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse!

Job Duties

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. They 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 — this 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.

Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of direct patient care activities and clerical duties, depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team’s ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in their assigned clinical area.

• Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports ant changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
• Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate’s transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.
• Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

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) anda 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): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access 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
• Support for your well-being : Geisinger’s Center for Well-being offers resources, education and support to help you thrive both at work and in life.

Position Details

• Full Time, Days/Evenings Position (36 Hours/weekly)
• 3 - 12 hour shifts 7am - 7:30pm
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

This posting reflects an opening for a Nursing Assistant and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants who are currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate (SNA) role based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Clinical Skills, Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Interpersonal Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.