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

About the role

Geisinger seeks a highly motivated Nursing Assistant (per diem) committed to delivering the highest quality patient care. The ideal candidate demonstrates reliability, punctuality, strong attendance, responsiveness, dependability, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and a proactive, engaged presence that supports the care team and drives exceptional patient outcomes. Geisinger may consider applicants currently enrolled in an accredited RN or LPN program for a Student Nurse Associate role based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties and direct patient care activities as needed by the unit.
• Provide patient care within the nursing assistant scope of practice, following multidisciplinary care plans.
• Identify, observe, and document patient physical needs per established standards.
• Report changes in patient condition to licensed personnel promptly.
• Obtain and maintain specimen integrity according to policy and physician orders.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, hygiene, and linen changes.
• Provide one‑to‑one patient safety watch as assigned.
• Accurately process specimens and transport them to the laboratory.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing, instrument maintenance, and quality control.
• Troubleshoot equipment and supplies, taking corrective measures.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and students.
• Handle admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths clerical work; facilitate patient throughput.
• Transcribe and process orders per unit standards.
• Release and confirm ordered tests to appropriate departments.
• Coordinate patient transportation for tests.
• Obtain and communicate electronic information pertinent to the nursing unit; schedule tests, fax consults, etc.
• Assist in ordering supplies (stationery, floor stock, patient needs, nursing supplies).
• Communicate with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain clerical equipment (computers, fax machines, phones).
• Transport non‑controlled medications as needed between pharmacy, unit, and clinic.
• Assist with transporting blood products to and from the blood bank.
• Comply with all job‑specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (preferred).

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.

Pay

• Market‑leading pay rates for per diem Nursing Assistant.
• Up to $3 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.

Schedule

• Per diem, non‑benefits‑eligible position.
• Rotation schedule based on department needs.
• Eligible applicants must be available to attend a minimum 2‑week Residency Program/Orientation, which requires full‑time hours during the initial orientation period.