Nursing Assistant - Per Diem - Advanced Acute Care Medical Oncology Unit - No CNA Required

Geisinger • Scranton, PA • 3d ago

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Nursing Assistant market leading pay rates, up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN

Job Duties

Responsible 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.

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 ant 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. Includes 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 specimen to the laboratory.

Performs point of care patient testing and point of care instrument maintenance and quality control.

Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting 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.

Coordinate's 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. Stationery items as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing supplies.

Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.

Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. To include 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 Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.

Assists with transporting blood products to and from 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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

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Position Details

Per Diem, non benefits eligible position

Rotation schedule based on department needs

Eligible applicant will need availability to attend minimum 2 week Residency Program/Orientation which will require full time hours for 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 to 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.

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