Nursing Assistant Per Diem (PACU) – No CNA Cert Required – Day Shift Position Available In Northumberland, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Title:

Nursing Assistant Per Diem (PACU)

• No CNA CertRequired

•

Day Shift Location:

Shamokin, Pennsylvania Job Category:

Nursing Support Services, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule:

PerDiem Work Type:

Part time

Department:

JM-Outpatient SurgeryDivision Date Posted:

04/23/2025

Job ID:

R-77457 Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a per diem Nursing Assistant marketleading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nightsand weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to becomean RN. Job Duties Benefits of working at

Geisinger:

• 401(k) planthat includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.commembership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare,eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental healthvisits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Sharedgovernance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• Onthe job training and education
• Professional opportunities forgrowth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full rangeof dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through ourEmployee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of ourstaff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system wornby our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors atcertain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Jointhe Geisinger Family! Apply now!

Job Description:

Responsible andaccountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties anddirect patient care activities, depending on the need of the unit.

The performance of these tasks in an efficient and timely manner isessential to enhance the care team’s ability to provide qualitycare. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in thespecific age range in their assigned clinical area.

• Providespatient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope ofpractice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan establishedfor each patient.
• Identifies, observes, and documents thephysical needs of the patient according to established standards.

Reports ant changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in atimely manner.

• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimensin accordance with policy and procedure, according to physicianorder.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of dailyliving and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities forongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changinglinens.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assignedfollowing established policies and procedures.
• Accuratelyprocesses specimens and provides timely transport of the specimento the laboratory.
• Performs point of care patient testing andpoint of care instrument maintenance and quality control.
• Assistsin problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measuresin care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Serves as apreceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positivemanner.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers,discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitatespatient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes ordersaccording to unit standard.
• Releases and confirms ordered teststo appropriate departments.
• Coordinate’s transportation ofpatients to multiple tests.
• Participates in obtaining andcommunicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursingunit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.
• Assists in orderingsupplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs,individual nursing supplies.
• Communicates with food services toensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operates, problem solves, andtakes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To includescheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.
• Staff have access to non-controlled medications storage and supplyareas and can transport non-controlled medications as necessary tomeet the needs of the clinic or unit.
• Assists with transportingnon-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unitas needed.
• Assists with transporting blood products to and fromBlood Bank as needed.

Work is typically performed in an officeenvironment. Accountable for satisfying all job specificobligations and complying with all organization policies andprocedures. The specific statements in this profile are notintended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elementsconsidered necessary to successfully perform the job. EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED

• (Required) ExperienceMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred) Our Purpose &Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring forour patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family andour communities.

KINDNESS

We strive to treat everyone as we wouldhope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE

We treasure colleagueswho humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING

We share our knowledgewith the 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.