About the role#
As a Student Nurse Associate at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, you will build clinical confidence and gain hands-on experience on the Med/Surg 3 unit. You will work alongside experienced nursing professionals, providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. This role focuses on skill development through unit-specific orientation, competency training, and mentorship.
What you'll do#
- Assist patients with daily living activities and non-invasive care tasks.
- Document care and observations in the electronic medical record.
- Communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Report changes in patient conditions to licensed personnel.
- Provide one-to-one patient safety observation.
- Assist with patient transfers and transport.
- Collect and transport specimens, non-controlled medications, and blood products.
- Perform point-of-care testing and quality control procedures.
- Assist with procedures and advanced patient care tasks under direct supervision.
- Prepare and deliver breast milk and pediatric formulas.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to support patient care plans.
- Participate in clinical observations, evaluations, and unit-based learning.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program.
- A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Successful completion of a 2-week orientation training in December.
- Ability to obtain Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, per diem, rotating shifts.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is a nonprofit health system based in Danville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915, the organization provides care to 1.2 million people across urban and rural areas. It operates 10 hospital campuses and over 120 care sites. The system also manages a health plan for more than 500,000 members and trains thousands of medical professionals annually.
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