[6/25/2025] Nursing Assistant – Full Time Days/Evenings – Intensive Care Unit – No CNA Cert Required Position Available In Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Title:

Nursing Assistant

• Full Time Days/Evenings
• Intensive Care Unit

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No CNA Cert Required Location:

Wilkes-Barre,Pennsylvania Job Category:

Nursing Support Services, Nursing andNursing Support Schedule:

Days Work Type:

Full time

Department:

GWVCritical Care Team Date Posted:

02/06/2025

Job ID:

R-72886 JobSummary Geisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $15.75 minimum hiring ratewith increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $3 shiftdifferentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Alsooffering up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse! JobDuties Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range ofdirect patient care activities and clerical duties, depending onthe need of the unit. The performance of these tasks in anefficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care team’sability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications toprovide care for patients in the specific age range in theirassigned clinical area.

• Provides patient care as directed, withinthe nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting themultidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of thepatient according to established standards. Reports ant changes inpatient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance withpolicy and procedure, according to physician order.
• Provides foror assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfillsdesignated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum ofcare. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.
• Provides oneto one patient safety watch as assigned following establishedpolicies and procedures.
• Accurately processes specimens andprovides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.
• Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrumentmaintenance and quality control.
• Assists in problem solving,trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care andmaintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serves as a preceptor andmentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Performsclerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deathsaccording to standards and facilitates patient throughputactivities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unitstandard.
• Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriatedepartments.
• Coordinate’s transportation of patients to multipletests.
• Participates in obtaining and communicating electronicinformation as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests,faxes consults, etc.
• Assists in ordering supplies. Stationeryitems as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursingsupplies.
• Communicates with food services to ensure appropriatepatient diets.
• Operates, problem solves, and takes correctivemeasures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenanceof computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Staff have access tonon-controlled medications storage and supply areas and cantransport non-controlled medications as necessary to meet the needsof the clinic or unit.
• Assists with transporting non-controlledmedications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank asneeded.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations andcomplying with all organization policies and procedures. Thespecific statements in this profile are not intended to beall-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessaryto successfully perform the job. Benefits of working at Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network forout-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans withhealthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance,short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generouspaid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealthRewards wellness program to improve your health while earning afinancial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoptionand fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave payand a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for yourloved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals forchildcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance,mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help toolsand more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness,hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universallife and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure thatempowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training andeducation
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursingleaders
• Community involvement through our Employee ResourceGroups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values andprioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in aStrongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robustcamera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locationsand security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the GeisingerFamily! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities,please contact Nikki Kaleta, nkaleta@geisinger.edu Position Details

• Full Time, Days/Evenings Position (36 Hours/weekly)
• 3•12 hourshifts 7am•7:30pm•Every other weekend and holiday rotationrequired Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED•(Required) Experience Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s) Advanced Cardiac Life SupportCertification•American Heart Association (AHA); Basic LifeSupport Certification•Default Issuing Body Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for ourpatients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and ourcommunities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we would hopeto be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagues whohumbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledge withthe best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers fortomorrow.

INNOVATION

We constantly seek new and better ways tocare for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY:

We provide a safe environment for our patients and membersand the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full timeand part time positions from day one, including vision, dental anddomestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from seniormanagement on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce withunique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Ourpatients, members and community come from a wide variety ofbackgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better healtheasier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equalopportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or status as a protected veteran.