Nursing Assistant - No CNA Cert Required - Cardiac Telemetry (Part time Eve/Night Shift)

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a part time Nursing Assistant in Scranton, PA. The position offers a minimum hiring rate of $15.75, with additional compensation for experience and shift differentials, along with financial support for nursing education.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, clerical duties, and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant clinical experience, and certifications in Advanced and Basic Cardiac Life Support.

The role involves working evening, night, and weekend shifts, with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience preferred but willing to train.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - AHA.
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care.
• Provide patient care as directed by the licensed nurse.
• Document the physical needs of the patient according to standards.
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Interpersonal Communication

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a part time Nursing Assistant a $15.75 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

• Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, 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 by the licensed nurse, 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 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.
• Performs EKGs as assigned following accepted practices, policy and procedures and physician order.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program.
• 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 standards.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.
• Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member.
• Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
• Assists in obtaining and 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.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit.
• 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.

Position Details

• Hours: 7pm-7:30am (2-12 hour shifts/week)
• Increased shift differential $2.50/hour weekdays $3.00/hour weekends
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Previous Nursing Assistant experience preferred but willing to train
• Cardiac department

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
• Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
• Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

EEO Statement

We are a proud affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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 their protected veteran status.