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Job Summary

Geisinger CMC in Scranton is seeking to hire a part time Nursing Assistant to work in the Medical Surgical unit. If you have experience in home health, personal care or direct support work, this may be the perfect position for you! Paid training and orientation is provided regardless of experience level.

Job Duties

As a Nursing Assistant in the Medical Surgical unit, job responsibilities will include the following:

• Provides patient care as directed by the registered nurse in meeting the multidisciplinary plan of care established for each patient.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in accordance with policy, procedure, and physician order.
• Performs EKGs as assigned, following accepted practices, policies, procedures, and physician order.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care.
• Assists with transporting blood and blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.
• Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available on the unit.
• Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following established policy and procedures.
• Completes clerical responsibilities for task completion based on ability and training.
• 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 and unit.

Work 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

This is a part time, overnight position

Requires (2) 12 hour shifts per week

Holiday and weekend rotation

Pay rates begin at $15.00 hourly (negotiable upon experience)

Up to $3.00 additional in overnight shift differential rates

For more information, apply today or contact:

Dana Katz

Recruiting Manager, Nursing Support

dkatz@geisinger.edu

Geisinger is proud to offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day 1 of employment
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program providing reduced healthcare premiums for qualified employees
• Competitive PTO ( including but not limited to -- 6 paid holidays and 32 hours of personal holiday time
• 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• Nursing Scholars Program- Financial support of $40,000 for employees interested in advancement as a Registered Nurse
• Employee referral incentive bonus program
• Paid parental leave and military leave
• Family Support (Fertility and Adoption Support)
• Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Mentorship from a full range of dedicated, experienced nursing leaders
• Community Involvement through our Employee Resources Groups

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

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.