Student Nursing Associate Per Diem- GCMC D4 Med Surg Trauma (Start over winter break!)

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental benefits

Domestic partner benefits

Zusammenfassung

Geisinger is seeking a Student Nurse Assistant to support patient care across the hospital under licensed staff supervision. This advanced-level role offers hands-on experiences, department-oriented orientation, and mentorship to help nursing students build confidence and strengthen clinical skills.

You will assist with daily living activities, document observations, and participate in ongoing training and professional development to advance clinical judgment and patient safety.

Qualifikationen

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must complete a 2-week orientation in December.

Aufgaben

• Assist with activities of daily living and direct patient care under supervision.
• Document care and observations in the EMR.
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed staff.
• Participate in orientation, training and mentorship.
• Perform point-of-care testing and quality control as trained.
• Assist with procedures and patient transfers under supervision.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to support patient care plans.
• Engage in professional development sessions.

Kenntnisse

Age Specific Care

Builds Relationships

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Take the next step in your nursing journey as a Student Nurse Assistant (SNA) with D4 Med Surg Trauma! This advanced-level role gives nursing students the opportunity to build confidence and strengthen clinical skills through hands‑on patient care across the hospital. SNAs provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff while gaining valuable experience through department‑specific orientation, competency development, and structured mentorship.

Job Duties

• Assist with activities for daily living, non-invasive patient care tasks.
• Document care and observations accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Promptly report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel.
• Collect and transport specimens per policy.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety observation as assigned.
• Assist with patient transfers and transport.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and ethical behavior in all interactions.
• Participate in orientation, training, and ongoing development sessions.
• Perform point-of-care testing and quality control procedures as trained.
• Transport non-controlled medications and blood products per policy.
• Assist with procedures under direct supervision.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to support individualized patient care plans.
• Apply clinical judgment in routine situations with guidance.
• Engage in unit-based learning activities and professional development seminars.
• Demonstrate increasing independence and initiative in clinical settings.
• Participate in clinical observations and evaluations to enhance assessment skills.
• Perform advanced patient care tasks under supervision
• Assist with preparation, storage, and delivery of breast milk and pediatric formulas.
• Apply critical thinking and clinical decision-making in complex care scenarios.
• Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new staff and students.
• Participate in regulatory readiness activities.
• Co-lead patient care activities and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Attend advanced seminars focused on transition to practice, leadership, and evidence-based care.

Position Details

• Must be enrolled and remain enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must successfully complete a 2-week orientation training in December
• Per diem position with rotating shifts

Education

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

Experience

• Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body

Skills

• Age Specific Care
• Builds Relationships
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• 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.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

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.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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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.