Nursing Assistant - Evenings/Nights - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit - No CNA Required

We are looking for a highly motivated individual committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and strong attendance, consistently showing up on time and ready to contribute meaningfully each day. Excellent teamwork and communication skills are essential to foster collaboration across the care team. A proactive and engaged presence is key to thriving in this role and ensuring exceptional patient outcomes.

Geisinger offers a $1500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, a $16.25 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. We also provide up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities based on unit needs to enhance the care team’s ability to provide quality care.
• Provide patient care as directed, within the nursing assistant scope of practice, aligned with the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Identify, observe, and document the physical needs of patients according to established standards; report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely manner.
• Obtain and maintain the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy and physician orders.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene and changing linens, to support the continuum of care.
• Provide one-to-one patient safety watch as assigned, following established policies and procedures.
• Accurately process and transport specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner.
• Perform point-of-care testing and maintain instruments, including quality control.
• Assist in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and taking corrective measures for equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students in a positive manner.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths; facilitate patient throughput activities, including transcribing and processing orders.
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments; coordinate patient transportation for multiple tests.
• Participate in obtaining and communicating electronic information relevant to the nursing unit, such as scheduling tests and faxing consults.
• Assist in ordering supplies, including stationery, floor stock, and individual nursing supplies.
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and schedule maintenance for clerical equipment, including computers, fax machines, and phones.
• Transport non-controlled medications and blood products as needed to meet unit or clinic requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (Preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Ability to meet orientation and long-term full-time scheduling requirements.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan with quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support, including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Pay

• $16.25 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Up to $3 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts.

Schedule

• Full Time, Evenings/Nights (36 hours/weekly).
• 3 - 12-hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required.