RN/LPN Student Nursing Assistant Per Diem - Cardiac Special Care Unit - Hiring for Summer Break!

The Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant for a per diem position, offering competitive pay and shift differentials. This role involves providing essential patient care and performing clerical tasks to support the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have a passion for helping others. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patient care. This position is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field while enjoying flexible scheduling and the opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Strong patient care and clerical skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Document patient needs and report changes to licensed personnel.
• Perform clerical duties related to patient admissions and transfers.

Skills

Patient Care

Clerical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Tools

Clerical Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Nursing Assistant position with market-leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities, depending on the needs 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.

Job Duties:

• 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 any 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, including 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 specimens to the laboratory.
• Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assists in problem-solving, troubleshooting, 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.
• Coordinates 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, including stationery items and floor stock, patient needs, and individual nursing supplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, problem-solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment, including 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 the Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from the Blood Bank as needed.

Work is typically performed in an office 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.

Position Details:

• Per Diem, non-benefits eligible position.
• Rotation schedule based on department needs.
• Eligible applicant will need availability to attend a minimum 2-week Residency Program/Orientation which will require full-time hours for the initial orientation period.

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

Experience: Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are 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 their protected veteran status.