Unit Desk Clerk (Labor and Delivery) - Evening/Nights Rotation

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a Unit Desk Clerk position with a minimum hiring rate of $16.24, increasing based on experience, and up to $3 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Additionally, there's up to $40,000 in financial support to become a nurse.

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 with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• 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 that allows quick accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• 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) for childcare, eldercare, pet care, 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
• Shared governance structure for nursing support staff
• On-the-job training and education opportunities
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program

Geisinger Safety Measures

The company invests in a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors, and security guards/K9 program to ensure the safety and security of its staff.

Job Duties

Responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of clerical duties in a patient care environment. Participates in required patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety. Assures appropriate bed assignment. Ensures timely notification of teletracking upon discharge. Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to standards. Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards. Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments. Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests. Communicates patient related information promptly to the appropriate care team member. Participates in obtaining and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the nursing unit. Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate patient diets. Collaborates with other health care teams in order to facilitate multi-disciplinary patient care. Obtains and orders supplies. Files forms and reports according to standards. Maintains an organized patient care environment. Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective measures for clerical equipment. 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. Assists care team in the collection of necessary data or reports. Precepts and mentors new staff in a professional, positive manner.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

• Unit: Labor and Delivery
• Schedule: 40-hours weekly, Evening/Night Rotation (hours between 11am-11:30pm and 7pm-7:30am) including every other weekend and holiday.
• No Experience Required. Comprehensive On The Job Training Provided.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)