Job SummarynnGeisinger is proud to offer a Nursing Assistant a $1500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates, $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!nnJob DutiesnnBenefits of working at Geisinger:nnFull benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day onennThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsnnPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)nnCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coveragenn401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsnnGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklynnUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearnnMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentivennFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesnnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and morennVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurancennShared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staffnnOn the job training and educationnnProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementnnSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leadersnnCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource GroupsnnEmployee referral incentive programnnGeisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.nnJoin the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Allison Honabach at Description:nnResponsible 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.nn? Provides patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established for each patient.nnIdentifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to established standards. Reports ant changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.nnObtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician order.nnProvides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care. Includes patient hygiene and changing linens.nnProvides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policies and procedures.nnAccurately processes specimens and provides timely transport of the specimen to the laboratory.nnPerforms point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.nnAssists in problem solving, trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.nnServes as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.nnPerforms clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards and facilitates patient throughput activities. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standard.nnReleases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.nnCoordinate's transportation of patients to multiple tests.nnParticipates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Schedules tests, faxes consults, etc.nnAssists in ordering supplies. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.nnCommunicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.nnOperates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.nnStaff 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.nnAssists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.nnAssists with transporting blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.nnWork is typically performed in a clinical 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.nnPosition DetailsnnUnit: Surgical Trauma Intensive Care UnitnnSchedule: 7p-7:30a, including every other weekend and holiday.nnNo experience required. Comprehensive on the job training provided.nnEducationnnHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)nnExperiencennMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)nnCertification(s) and License(s)nnOUR 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 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.nnWe 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.